• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $43.08 – $46.35
• Perm Full-time: Mon-Fri 08:30 am to 4:30 pm (some flexibility)  
• Generous NFP tax-free packaging to boost your take-home pay up to 16k 
• Career development: we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees!

Your Role 

We’re seeking a passionate and committed Case Worker to join our Homelessness & Housing Services team in Armidale. In this diverse role, you will provide direct support to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through comprehensive case management, advocacy, and connecting clients with essential services.

Your efforts will make a meaningful difference, helping people rebuild stability and regain independence. This highly rewarding position offers the chance to be at the forefront of positive community change, all within a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Your Responsibility

• Engage with clients experiencing homelessness or housing instability through compassionate, person-centred support.
• Conduct initial assessments, crisis intervention, and ongoing case management.
• Connect clients with essential services, life skills programs, and education opportunities.
• Advocate with government bodies, courts, and service providers on behalf of your clients.
• Conduct outreach and home visits to those in transitional or temporary accommodation.
• Develop tailored case plans and provide consistent follow-up and support.
• Maintain accurate, professional client records and contribute to reporting and data collection.

You Will Need

• A minimum Cert IV in Welfare, Community Services, or a related field (or currently studying).
• Experience supporting vulnerable and marginalised individuals.
• Strong understanding of the complex issues surrounding homelessness.
• Knowledge of local services and referral pathways.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act decisively in crisis situations.
• A current NSW Driver Licence.

Why Join Vinnies?

• 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. 

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 Tracey Smolders [email protected] using the subject line: Case Worker - Armidale enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.