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.

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.

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Your Role

• NFP salary packaging tax-free benefits, boosting your take-home pay by up to $18k.
• Part-time role 24 hours per week maximum-term contract until 30th June 2026
• 3 x sleepover shifts (4 pm until 08 am) per week, including 1 weekend shift every other weekend.  

In this rewarding role, you will provide crucial support to women and children experiencing domestic violence/crisis. Working independently, you'll offer comprehensive on-site assistance, manage the intake and assessment of new clients, and ensure the refuge operates smoothly overnight.

Your Responsibility

• Create a safe, welcoming environment for all families 
• Collaborate with other team members and external agencies to ensure comprehensive support
• Orient new families and manage room organisation after exits
• Conduct regular inspections and maintain cleanliness
• Implement client routines and support activities and programs
• Maintain accurate records and uphold high-quality accommodation services.
• Assist families in following guidelines and meeting their primary needs.
• Work within a risk management framework to ensure safety and WH&S standards.
• Provide trauma-informed, strength based, and person centred support.
• Liaise with service staff to address client needs effectively and maintain professional client records.

You Will Need:

• The ability to work the below shift pattern: WK1 Thu, Fri Sat 4 pm until 08 am WK2 Wed, Thu, Fri  4 pm until 08 am *sleepover shifts 
• This role is a sole worker role therefore you must be confident working independently and making decisions autonomously 
• Ability to work a rotating roster with a weekend sleepover shift every 2nd weekend
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience, or ongoing tertiary study in a related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in using sound judgment during crisis and emergency situations.
• Committed to maintaining an ethical & non-judgmental approach
• Consistent demonstration of high-quality standards.
• Proficient in using client databases and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Current NSW driver’s license & Valid first aid certification.

Apply Now

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

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.