About UsThe St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.
SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $51-53, depending on experience
Max-term Part-Time, 26 hours per week + one day WFH flexibility
Based in Mittagong, with travel across the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee region
Generous not-for-profit salary packaging, increasing your take-home pay by up to $15,900
Your RoleAs a Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) Case Worker, you will provide high-quality case management and coordination services to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. You will work within a dedicated, compassionate team to ensure client safety and well-being, empowering clients to remain safely in their homes.Your ResponsibilityConduct trauma-informed intake assessments, safety planning, and risk assessments.Support clients with housing, income, employment, education, and social connections.Perform home safety audits and coordinate upgrades for secure living environments.Lead culturally sensitive, client-centred case planning.Build strong partnerships with NSW Police, legal services, healthcare providers, and community groups.Provide referrals and ensure clients access essential services.Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed support.Participate in on-call duties as part of a rotating roster.Attend Safety Action Meetings, provide court support, and engage with key stakeholders.You Will Need
The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act
Must be available to work Fridays
Qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Community Welfare or related field, or equivalent experience with a trauma-informed approachAt least 2 years of case management experience supporting women and children affected by domestic violenceStrong understanding of domestic violence, child protection, and available support servicesSkilled in providing advice, referrals, and risk assessments with empathy and careExcellent time management, decision-making, and ability to work independentlyCollaborative team player with stakeholder engagement experienceProficient in safety planning, communication, and computer useNSW driver's licence and willingness to travelCommitted to respectful, culturally sensitive, client-centred practiceApply NowIf this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.Any queries please contractSt 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 . 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.
