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Case Worker
Date: 28 Jul 2025
Location:
Lewisham, NSW, AU, 2049
Requisition ID: 1722
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who arecommitted to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.
SCHCADS Award: $44 to $48 per hour + super
Generous NFP Tax-Free packaging:boost your take-home pay up to 15k
* Flexible working arrangements including some work from home flexibility.
Career development:we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees
Rewarding Role providing essential support to women and children facing homelessness and crisis.
Your Role
This rewarding role is based at a crisis accomodation service, supporting people accessing specialist domestic and family violence services. This includes crisis and transitional accommodation, case management, and tenancy support. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values empathy, continuous learning and a client-centred approach.
Your Responsibility
Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed support to clients
Conduct initial client assessments in line with SHS Practice Guidelines
Manage accurate and timely records in the Client Information System
Uphold privacy and confidentiality in line with Society policies and legislation
Keep up to date with government policies relevant to homelessness and DFV services
Build and maintain effective relationships with external support agencies
Participate in professional development and training activities
You Will Need
This is a female-identified role under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
Certificate IV or above in Community Services or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, using culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approaches
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Good understanding of community services, including AOD, mental health, legal support, income support, and housing pathways
Sound knowledge of contemporary domestic and family violence practice
Confident using Microsoft Office and client databases
NSW driver licence (unencumbered) with confidence to drive across the Inner West
Apply Now
If this sounds like you,don't wait-apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.
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 – 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 arecommitted 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 intheSociety'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.
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