Team Leader LDMH

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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• Lead a dedicated team supporting residents in a supported accommodation and transitional housing.
• SCHCADS Award + NFP salary tax-free benefits increasing annual pay package up to $15k
• Ongoing training, development, and genuine career pathways 
• Full-time contract until 30 June 2031 

Your Role

St Vincent de Paul Society is seeking an experienced and values-driven Team Leader to lead case management practice at Louise de Marillac House, supporting women experiencing homelessness and domestic and family violence. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will guide a dedicated team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed and housing-focused support, ensuring clients are supported into safe and sustainable housing outcomes.

Your Responsibility

• Leading and supervising a case management team delivering homelessness and DFV support
• Embedding a Housing First approach to improve housing outcomes
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including DFV networks and interagency forums
• Supporting continuous improvement, accreditation and quality assurance activities
• Contributing to budget awareness and service improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, policy and safeguarding requirements
• Promoting a safe, respectful and accountable workplace in line with WHS obligations
• Keeping practice aligned with current sector trends and DFV best practice

You Will Need

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Community Welfare or equivalent experience
• Extensive understanding of women’s homelessness and domestic and family violence in NSW
• Experience in case management within homelessness, DFV or related community services
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and practice requirements
• Confidence using case management systems and digital tools
• NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel
• This role has a genuine occupational requirement for a female worker under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Apply Now

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

Any queries please email: 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.