Case Worker

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is a leading provider of community support services, committed to supporting people experiencing disadvantage and working towards a more just and compassionate society.

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⭐Competitive SCHCADS Award rates of $46.70 to $50.25 per hour, dependent on experience 

⭐ Generous not for profit tax benefits to boost your take home pay

⭐  Permanent Full-time Role | Monday to Friday

⭐ Meaningful work supporting women to rebuild their lives in a safe and supportive environment

Your Role

In this rewarding and varied role, you will support women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, homelessness and crisis. You will provide practical and emotional support, advocacy and case management, helping clients navigate complex circumstances and access the services they need to move forward safely and with confidence. You will be part of a passionate and supportive team that takes a trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred approach to supporting women and their families.

Your Responsibility

• Provide practical and emotional support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, homelessness and crisis
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop personalised support plans
• Provide outreach and in-home support, meeting clients where they are
• Support clients to access appropriate housing, health, legal, financial and community services
• Work collaboratively with government, community and specialist service providers
• Advocate for clients and ensure their dignity, safety, rights and choices are upheld
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes and records
• Identify and respond appropriately to risk and safety concerns
• Apply a trauma-informed, strengths-based and non-judgemental approach to all interactions

You Will Need

• 4+ years' experience supporting people experiencing family and domestic violence
• Certificate IV in Welfare, Community Services or a related discipline, or currently studying towards one
• Demonstrated experience working with people experiencing complex and challenging circumstances
• Strong understanding of domestic and family violence, homelessness, trauma and mental health
• Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Strong case management, assessment and documentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative 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.

📧 Enquiries: 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 -  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.