First Nations Paid Placement

About Us

We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the custodians of this land, with deep respect. May the Elders, past and present, be blessed and honoured. May we join together and build a future based on compassion, justice, hope, faith, and reconciliation.

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.

For more information about working at Vinnies please click here.

• SCHCADS Award: $46.69 per hour + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits
• Exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated professionals & kick-start your career in the Community Services sector
• Support your local community by providing high-quality care and support, making a meaningful impact where it matters most.

Your Role

Exciting opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the homelessness and housing sector. Working closely with our dedicated team, you will be supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community. This rewarding paid placement will open doors to gaining new skills and help unlock a great potential career with Vinnies. You will be joining a supportive and inclusive team, where you can contribute meaningfully to the community and make a real difference to people's lives

Your Responsibilities

• Directly support members of the community in a meaningful, inclusive, and impactful way.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming environment and assist clients with daily needs, service rules, and engagement in activities and programs.
• Keep accurate, professional client records and provide up-to-date, practical support and information tailored to client needs.
• Assist with case work and actively help clients implement their case plans, advocating for their needs with external agencies when required.
• Manage client and visitor flow while ensuring safety, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Uphold service standards, meet targets, and contribute to continuous improvement.

You Will Need

• Be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander  *The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW considers that being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as authorised under section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
• Studying any Community Services or Health Course that requires a practical placement. 
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to gain a first aid certificate.
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain an ethical, non-judgmental, attitude towards clients and staff, and commitment to this

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, please email Jake.Robertson@vinnies.org.au  quoting: First Nations Paid Placement: Freds Place

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.

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW considers that being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as authorised under section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).