Case Worker

About Us

 ✨ Full-time, maximum-term contract until 30 June 2031
✨ Competitive pay: $44 to $48 per hour (SCHCADS Award)
✨ Increase your take-home pay with up to $16K in tax-free NFP packaging benefits
✨ Ongoing training, development, and genuine career pathways

Your Role

In this diverse and rewarding role you will support women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity and confidence. You will be part of a supportive, values-driven team that is passionate about delivering real outcomes for the community. 

Your Responsibility

• Providing practical and emotional support to people experiencing homelessness and crisis
• Completing assessments and developing personalised support plans
• Delivering outreach and in-home support to meet clients where they are
• Working collaboratively with government, community, and specialist services
• Advocating for clients while ensuring their dignity, safety, and rights are upheld
• Maintaining accurate records and applying a trauma-informed, non-judgemental approach

You Will Need

• 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). 
• 5 years + experience working with people facing Family/Domestic violence
• Certificate IV in Welfare, Community Services, or a related field (or currently studying)
• Experience supporting vulnerable communities facing complex challenges
• Understanding of issues such as domestic violence, homelessness, trauma, and mental health
• Strong communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Current NSW Driver 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 careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au  

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.