Team Leader Petes Place

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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• Permanent Full-time role Monday to Friday
• Generous Salary Packaging to boost your take-home pay
• SCHCADS Award hourly rates from $51 - $53.31 (depending on experience) 
• Career Development we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees! 

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced and values driven Team Leader at Petes Place you will provide day to day leadership to a dedicated team,  delivering high quality, consistent case management services across community based programs and supported accommodation. This role plays a critical part in improving client outcomes and reducing the risk of a return to homelessness.

Your Responsibility

• Providing supervision, guidance and leadership to case management staff

• Delivering and overseeing client focused, socially inclusive and non judgemental case management

• Developing and reviewing goal oriented case plans in partnership with clients

• Supporting staff to deliver multidisciplinary and integrated responses to client needs

• Managing stakeholder relationships including government departments and partner agencies

• Advocating for clients and supporting access to housing, services and community connections

• Contributing to continuous quality improvement, accreditation and policy development

• Monitoring data, maintaining client records and preparing reports and statistics

• Understanding budget parameters and identifying opportunities for service improvement

• Participating actively in staff meetings and organisational initiatives

• Maintaining confidentiality and compliance with policies, legislation and WHS requirements

You Will Need

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Community Welfare or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated experience in case management or outreach services within the homelessness sector

• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role with an understanding of accountability and data management

• Strong negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution skills

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with a wide range of people

• Knowledge of housing and community services systems, child protection and relevant legislation

• Sound understanding of WHS obligations

• Confidence using client databases and industry related software

• A current NSW driver licence

• First aid Certificate or willigness to obtain

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.