AOD DFV Care Navigator

About Us

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.

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• Pay Rate: SCHCADS Award Level 5: $51 to $53.31 per hour 
• Employment Type: Full-time, max-term contract until 30 June 2027
• Benefits: Generous NFP packaging – increase your take-home pay by up to $16k
• Meaningful impact: deliver compassionate, person-led support that empowers individuals on their recovery journey

Your Role

An exciting new partnership between St Vincent de Paul Society and The Salvation Army is bringing vital Alcohol and Other Drugs and Domestic and Family Violence services to Wagga Wagga. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, community focused response that supports people on their recovery journey with dignity and respect. 

As an AOD and DFV Care Navigator, you will deliver person led, strengths based support to individuals accessing recovery services. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help break down barriers to care, reduce stigma and ensure clients feel heard, supported and empowered.

Your Responsibility

• Provide holistic case management and care coordination tailored to individual needs

• Conduct intake, risk screening and comprehensive assessments

• Develop and review care plans, connecting clients to evidence based treatment and psychoeducation programs

• Advocate for clients with government agencies, courts and community providers

• Build strong referral pathways across health and social services

• Support families and contribute to a culturally safe, inclusive service, particularly for First Nations communities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver safe, client centred outcomes

You Will Need

• TAFE Certificate IV in welfare or a related field
• Experience supporting vulnerable and marginalised populations, including those affected by DFV and AOD challenges
• Strong communication, crisis response, and advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• NSW driver’s licence

Apply Now

If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply today by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

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.