Sasha Larkin
Ipswich,QLD
Summary
Experienced housing and support professional with extensive expertise across tenancy management, homelessness services, and community advocacy. Proven track record of working with individuals and families in hostels, boarding houses, crisis accommodation, and transitional housing to achieve safe and sustainable housing pathways. Skilled in tenancy inspections, arrears management, property maintenance coordination, complaints resolution, and compliance with housing policies and frameworks. Brings strong frontline experience in homelessness response and case management, combined with a broader background in Defence housing support, contract and project management, and workforce planning. Adept at risk assessment, safety planning, and managing volatile field environments while maintaining a trauma-informed, person-centred approach. Civic qualified with additional training in youth work, suicide prevention, mental health first aid, and conflict management, offering a balanced blend of practical housing knowledge, compliance expertise, and lived experience.
Compassionate Case Manager known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in needs assessment, care plan development, and client advocacy. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and time management to effectively support clients in achieving wellness goals.
Compassionate Case Manager with substantial background in social work and providing support to vulnerable populations. Skills include crisis management, care coordination, and advocacy for clients' rights and needs. Demonstrated ability to establish trust with clients while effectively managing high caseloads. Notable impact on improving client well-being through personalized care plans and resource allocation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transition Support Coach
The Busy Group
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Defence Transition Authority
- Support over 170 transitioning Defence members and their families through medical, voluntary, and administrative discharges.
- Provide holistic case management, including housing, financial, employment, and wellbeing planning.
- Coordinate with Defence Housing Australia, community services, and legal supports for members facing civil legal issues or tenancy instability.
- Conduct risk assessments, safety planning, and referrals to specialist services, ensuring smooth handovers and continuity of care.
- Develop transition plans and reporting aligned with Defence policy frameworks while delivering trauma-informed, person-centred support.
- Defence Transition Authority
Support Coordinator
Journey Support Services
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided case management and support coordination for NDIS participants, particularly children and young people connected to Youth Justice and Child Safety.
- Coordinated therapeutic, behavioural, and housing supports while ensuring compliance with NDIS legislation and safeguarding requirements.
- Developed risk assessments and safety plans for participants with complex needs, including those with mental health concerns, histories of trauma, and challenging behaviours.
- Advocated for clients in multidisciplinary forums, linking them with allied health, education, housing, and justice stakeholders.
- Delivered ongoing monitoring, progress reporting, and capacity-building strategies to strengthen long-term independence and safety.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Manager
WITRON Logistics
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed national recruitment and workforce housing arrangements for relocated employees.
- Oversaw compliance with safety, housing, and contractual obligations, supporting large-scale logistics operations across multiple states.
Project & Contract Management Roles
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Defence & Infrastructure Projects
- Directed projects and contracts valued up to $275M, including Defence housing and infrastructure.
- Ensured compliance with ASDEFCON, PACMAN, and WHS frameworks.
- Conducted housing risk assessments, safety audits, and property planning, liaising with contractors, government agencies, and housing providers.
- Defence & Infrastructure Projects
Education
Certificate IV Youth Work -
Postgraduate Course in Regulation of Employment -
Monash University
Diploma of Business -
Monash University
Diploma of Project Management -
TAFE ACT
Diploma of Contracting & Procurement -
TAFE ACT
Certificate IV in Managing Conflict -
APS Commission
Skills
- Tenancy & Property Management
- Homelessness & Hostel Case Management
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Planning
- Suicide Prevention
- Trauma-Informed Support
- Person-Centred Support
- Crisis Support
- Accidental Counselling
- Mental Health First Aid
- Lived Experience
- Recovery-Oriented Practice
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Compliance
- Records Management
- Microsoft Office
- CRM systems
- Coaching
- Goal Setting
- Advocacy
- Blue Card clearance
- NDIS Yellow Card clearance
Websites
Certification
- Civic Leadership Qualification
- Mental Health First Aid
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Lived Experience & Recovery-Oriented Practice
- Blue Card (Working with Children)
- NDIS Worker Screening (Yellow Card)
- Trauma-Informed Practice & Advocacy Training
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Transition Support Coach
The Busy Group
01.2023 - Current
Support Coordinator
Journey Support Services
01.2021 - 01.2023
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Manager
WITRON Logistics
01.2021 - 01.2023
Project & Contract Management Roles
01.2010 - 01.2021
Certificate IV Youth Work -
Postgraduate Course in Regulation of Employment -
Monash University
Diploma of Business -
Monash University
Diploma of Project Management -
TAFE ACT
Diploma of Contracting & Procurement -
TAFE ACT
Certificate IV in Managing Conflict -
APS Commission