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. 

• SCHCADS Award hourly rates ranging from $43 to $46.35 
• Max-term Full-time contract until December 2025 (Monday to Friday)
• Generous NFP Tax-Free Salary Packaging Benefits, increasing take home pay up to 16k

Your Role

Make a difference by supporting women and families experiencing homelessness. This impactful role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate casework, crisis intervention, and advocacy to those in need. You will be joining a compassionate and supportive team that values your expertise, prioritises your professional development, and empowers you to make a lasting difference in your local community.

Your Responsibility

• Deliver tailored support through client intakes, assessments, and case planning.
• Engage with individuals sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness, connecting them with life skills programs and essential services.
• Advocate for clients with government departments, courts, and service providers.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming environment for clients while maintaining confidentiality and dignity.
• Collaborate with community stakeholders to build strong, supportive partnerships.
• Maintain professional records, meet service targets, and contribute to a safe workplace.

You Will Need

• TAFE Certificate IV or relevant tertiary study (completed or in progress).
• Proven experience supporting vulnerable people, especially those facing homelessness.
• Knowledge of homelessness-related issues like mental health, addiction, and family breakdown.
• Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage crises.
• NSW driver licence and proficiency in basic computer systems.

Apply Now

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

Any queries please reach out to rebecca.sidley@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.