Company description:

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.

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Job description:

• Permanent part-time role: 30 hours per week: some flexibility on days and hours
• SCHCADS Award hourly rates range from $40-43 dependent on experience
• Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,000 in NFP tax-free salary benefits
• Develop your career while making a real impact in the community: clear pathways to internal career progression

Your Role

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Support Worker to join our team based in Wickham. This unique role combines client support and property management responsibilities, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people accessing our accommodation services. Working closely with Case Workers, you will help create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for clients while supporting the delivery of individual support plans. You will play an important role in promoting client wellbeing, maintaining accommodation standards and ensuring day-to-day property operations run smoothly. Occasional travel to our Swansea service may be required.

Your Responsibility

• Prepare and maintain client rooms, including cleaning, laundry and room set-up
• Monitor accommodation standards and ensure communal areas remain safe and welcoming
• Act as the first point of contact for maintenance requests and property-related issues
• Coordinate and follow up property maintenance and repairs
• Assist with tenancy management and property compliance processes
• Provide practical day-to-day support to clients within the service
• Build positive and respectful relationships with clients, supporting a safe and inclusive environment
• Work collaboratively with Case Workers and other team members to support client outcomes

Profile description:

You Will Need

• Experience in property management, accommodation services, community housing or a similar environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A respectful, non-judgemental approach and genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable people
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
• A current driver's licence

Apply Now

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

Any queries please email: [email protected]

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.

We offer:

We Offer:

• 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 - 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.