Support Worker

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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• Permanent Full-time: Monday to Friday

• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $38 -$41 (dependent on experience) 

• Generous tax-free packaging benefits: to boost your take-home pay

• Career development: we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees!

Your Role

This is an exciting new role that combines hands-on client support with property management responsibilities. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Support Worker who can bring empathy, energy and a practical approach to the role. Based at our Wickham site, you will be a daily source of support for clients, helping create a safe and welcoming environment, and occasionally lending a hand at our Swansea service. Working side by side with dedicated case workers, you will help put individual care plans into action and play a key role in creating positive, lasting change in people’s lives.

Your Responsibility

• Prepare and maintain rooms, including beds, laundry and cleaning.

• Act as the first point of contact for maintenance and property management issues.

• Support tenancy management processes.

• Provide general support to clients, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.

• Work collaboratively with case workers and other team members.

You Will Need

• Experience in property management and accommodation services is highly regarded

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A practical, hands-on approach and attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• A respectful, non-judgemental attitude with a genuine commitment to client wellbeing.

• Current first aid certificate and understanding of workplace health and safety.

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 Glenn.Beatty@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 – Enjoy up to 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.