Migrant Settlement Worker

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

• SCHCADS Award + Generous tax-free packaging benefits: to boost your take-home pay
• Career development: we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees! 
• Part-time Contract | 15.2 hours per week | until June 2027 (in line with current funding model)
• Based in Coffs Harbour | with some travel involved to the Northern Rivers

Your Role

We’re looking for a passionate Migrant Settlement Worker to support humanitarian entrants and newly arrived migrants as they build confident, independent lives in Australia. Through the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program, you’ll empower individuals and families to navigate services, access employment opportunities and strengthen their connection to community. This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same - from supporting clients through casework, running community programs, partnering with local organisations, and helping community leaders grow and thrive.

Your Responsibility

• Support newly arrived migrants through casework, settlement support and practical guidance

• Deliver group workshops and community programs that build life skills and confidence

• Connect clients with employment, education and mainstream services

• Partner with community organisations, employers and local leaders

• Help strengthen migrant communities through capacity building and leadership support

You Will Need

• Passion for supporting migrant and refugee communities

• Experience in community services, settlement support, or similar

• Strong relationship-building and cross-cultural communication skills

• A proactive, community-focused approach

Apply Now

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

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

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.