• Exciting part-time fixed term opportunity within a collaborative and inclusive team
• Competitive remuneration + 15% Superannuation + salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

The position

As part of the ‘Building Communities Not Prisons’ initiative, the Justice Housing Program (JHP) has been funded by the ACT Government. This initiative supports efforts to reduce reoffending and overcrowding at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn provides intensive case management for the Justice Housing program. The program is for those who otherwise would be incarcerated in the AMC due to a lack of suitable community-based accommodation or have no suitable alternative accommodation on release are eligible for the program.

The Case Manager will assertively work with occupants to develop client-led case management plans, in line with the ACT Wellbeing Framework and deliver intensive case management. Please note that this is a part-time (30 hours per week) fixed term position for 12 months.

Our Offer

At Vinnies, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive range of benefits to enhance the work-life balance and overall well-being of our team. Here are some of the exceptional benefits we offer:

• Enterprise Agreement Social and Administration Level 5 with an hourly rate of $51.00 plus 15% Superannuation
• Increase your take home pay. Salary packaging option up to $15,900 per FBT year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per FBT year
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing with access to employer assistance program
• Free onsite parking at Yarralumla

About you

To be successful in this role you will see this role as more than just a job, bringing your proven ability to work autonomously across a range of programs and client types, with the demonstrated ability to prioritise a complex and varied case load whilst working with limited supervision and responding to competing priorities.

You will have well developed communication skills along with a proactive, passionate and collaborative mindset and a demonstrated resilience and capacity to adapt to frequent change and challenging environments.

A bachelor’s degree, Certificate IV in Community Development or relevant qualifications are essential with proven experience in delivering intensive case management services within the community.

Successful applicants must be willing to undertake a National Police Check upon commencement, either hold or obtain a Working with Vulnerable People card and have a current driver's license.

More information

To understand this role in more detail, please contact Sarbjeet Dhillon on 0490 103 109 or via email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Justice Housing Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The position description is attached. To apply, please click "Apply Now" and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining why you are the best fit for this role.

For general recruitment information please email our recruitment team at [email protected]

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Safeguarding Commitment: In its work, Vinnies Canberra Goulburn is committed to the safeguarding and protecting of children and vulnerable people. We work to prevent all forms of abuse and protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults, making sure they are treated with dignity and care. Our full safeguarding commitment statement is available Safeguarding | Vinnies

A position description is attached.