Team Leader Accommodation

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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• Full-time Position 
• Applications close 04 April 2026  

Your Role

As Team Leader, Accommodation, you will provide leadership across two services, ensuring effective service delivery and strong team performance. You will work collaboratively with case management teams, supporting individuals, children and families, and engaging key stakeholders to achieve positive client outcomes. 

Your Responsibility

• Supervise, guide and support a team of support workers across two crisis accommodation sites

• Support staff to implement client case plans in collaboration with case workers

• Lead continuous quality improvement activities and implement service-level strategies

• Ensure services are delivered in line with the Society’s Client Housing and Homelessness Service framework

• Maintain awareness of government policies impacting service delivery

• Coordinating client bookings and check-ins to ensure a smooth and supportive service experience

• Promote a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for clients

• Build strong relationships with partner agencies and contribute to policy development

• Attend team meetings, training, supervision, and performance reviews

• Participate in the on-call weekend roster (approx once every 5 weeks)

You Will Need

• The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

• Cert IV or higher-level qualifications in Social Work, Social Science, Community Welfare or a related field

• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or leadership role

• Experience in administrative, data management, and accountability processes

• Sound judgement and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately in crisis situations

• Strong communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution

• High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds

• Commitment to ethical, reflective practice with both clients and staff

• Knowledge of WHS legislation and child protection responsibilities

• Ability to use Microsoft Office and client databases

• A valid NSW driver licence

• Experience supporting individuals, children and families experiencing crisis and homelessness

• Understanding of domestic and family violence, mental health and disability, and the ability to support staff and caseworkers working with people with complex needs

Apply Now

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

Applications close 04 April 2026 

Any queries please contact careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au  

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• 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.