Child & Young Persons Case Worker

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

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• Pay Rate: SCHCADS Award, Salary starting at: $97,378 k 
• Rewarding Role: Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families
• Benefits: Generous NFP salary packaging – increase your take-home pay by up to $16k
• Max-term Full-time: Monday to Friday 38 hours per week (some flexibility with working hours) 

Your Role

Provide vital support to children and young people living in refuge or transitional housing as they navigate the impacts of domestic and family violence. In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate with case workers and support workers, offering expert guidance and hands-on support to help families rebuild their lives. With flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to create lasting change, you’ll play a key role in shaping safer, brighter futures for vulnerable children.  You will be joining a passionate, close-knit team committed to inclusiveness, collaboration, and professional growth

Your Responsibility

• Develop case plans that prioritise safety, well-being, and empowerment
• Support children, young people, and parents through casework and group sessions
• Conduct risk assessments and facilitate tailored support services
• Provide expert guidance to build staff capacity in best-practice approaches
• Connect families with essential services and community networks

You Will Need

• Diploma/Degree in Community Services or related field
• 2+ years' casework experience with strong problem-solving & crisis management skills
• Expertise in supporting women & children affected by Domestic & Family Violence
• Skilled in building trust with hesitant clients
• Deep understanding of trauma-informed & child-centered practice
• Commitment to culturally responsive support for Aboriginal & CALD families
• Knowledge of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
• Ability to work independently & in a team
• NSW Driver’s Licence

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please contact Rebecca.Sidley@vinnies.org.au

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.