Case 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. 

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• Full-time Maximum-term contract until June 2026
• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $43.08 - $46.35 
• Growth & Development: Ongoing training and career pathways to help you grow in your role
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay: Access generous NFP tax-free salary packaging benefits, increasing your earnings by up to $16k 

Your Role

Diverse and rewarding role providing essential support to individuals and families facing homelessness—particularly women and children escaping domestic violence and crisis situations. You’ll work across the St George & Sutherland region, offering practical assistance, advocacy, and compassionate care to help people rebuild their lives. You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team that values continuous learning and professional growth.

Your Responsibility

• Engage & Support – Connect with individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness, providing them with guidance, crisis intervention, and advocacy.
• Assess & Plan – Conduct initial intakes and assessments to identify needs and develop tailored support plans.
• Empower Clients – Offer practical assistance, information, and referrals to essential services such as housing, health, and legal support.
• Community Outreach – Undertake home visits and provide on-site support at our refuges, ensuring clients feel safe and supported.
• Collaborate & Advocate – Build strong relationships with local community services, government agencies, and NGOs to create better outcomes for clients.
• Ensure Best Practice – Maintain accurate records, uphold client rights, and apply a respectful, non-judgmental approach in all interactions.

You Will Need

• A minimum Cert IV in Welfare, Community Services, or a related field (or currently studying towards one).
• Experience working with vulnerable and marginalised communities, particularly those facing homelessness, domestic violence, or complex needs.
• Knowledge of key issues such as family breakdown, mental health, and addiction, and how they impact homelessness.
• Strong relationship-building skills to connect with clients and collaborate with service providers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• A valid NSW Driver’s License.

Apply Now

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

If you have questions about this role, or require an easy read Position Description, please email liza.barlow@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.