• Join a passionate and enthusiastic team!
• Be part of a national feminist organisation!
• Bring your feminist energy to work and make a difference!

about the role

• Location: Darwin (Palmerston) - Larrakia Land, with travel
• Employment Type: Full-time | 38 hours a week
• Contract: Maximum Term Contact | to 16 March 2027
• Salary: Social & Community Services Level 4 | $44.58 to $47.97 per hour + Super
• Benefits: Salary packaging up to $18,550 + career development

Open doors. Build brighter futures.

Are you passionate about gender equity and skilled at supporting people through trauma-informed, strengths-based practice?

Our Case Managers walk alongside women and gender diverse people, offering person-centred support that helps them feel safe, seen and empowered to build the future they want.

Every day you will create safe and inclusive spaces, nurture connection and resilience, and champion social justice in practical and meaningful ways. You will collaborate closely with residents, partners and colleagues, using your professional expertise and compassion to support positive change.

At YWCA, we believe a safe and secure home can change a life. You will help make that possible and be part of a supportive, values led team that learns and grows together. Learn more about us here.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• bring experience in Social Work, Community Services, or a related field, and can draw on professional or lived experience
• value intersectional feminism and social justice
• want purpose driven work that makes a real impact
• enjoy a supportive, values led culture
• appreciate flexibility
• like working closely with community

Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Thinking of relocating to the Top End?

Whether you're based outside Darwin or considering a lifestyle change, this is your chance to take a meaningful step forward in your career while making a real impact. Additional benefits working in Darwin:

• Extra leave – enjoy an additional week of annual leave!
• Relocation allowance – we’ll help you make the move!
• 14 weeks paid parental leave – with superannuation!
• Ongoing learning and development – grow your skills and career!
• Early access to long service leave from 7 years of continuous service!

Why The Y?

At YWCA Australia, our culture — The Y Way — is grounded in intersectional feminism and guided by our values: Striving for Equality, Acting from the Heart and Working Better Together.

Our latest culture survey shows that YWCA is a great place to work: 96% of our people feel supported by their team, 95% see our values lived through leadership, and 93% would recommend working here.

Questions?

If you have questions about this opportunity please contact Hayley Koloamatangi, Team Leader, Housing Support Programs via E: [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Housing Support Programs enquiry via EthicalJobs or M: 0407 420 273.

next steps

Ready to join a team that makes a difference?

We want to hear from you! Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role!

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

We’re excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration, as the role may close before the advertised deadline.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.

Please note that preferred candidates must be willing to complete a National Police Check, medical declaration, valid Drivers’ Licence and must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid a state-based Working with Children Permit.

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