• Fixed term, full-time opportunity based in Samaritan House in Hackett, ACT 2602.
• Remuneration equates to $49.28 per hour.
• Make a positive impact to the community.

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

• 14.5% Superannuation
• 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
• Additional leave provisions

Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond these benefits. We constantly strive to enhance the employee experience by introducing new initiatives, fostering a positive work environment, and offering opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join us at Vinnies and enjoy a fulfilling career with an organisation that cares about its employees' welfare.

The position

An opportunity exists for an experienced Case Manager who wants to make a positive impact in our community.

Our programs in Special Works provide support to people in need from a variety of sectors – Justice, Homelessness, Mental Health, and Education. Samaritan House is a 13 bed, crisis accommodation program committed to providing shelter, support, and resources to men experiencing homelessness in our community. The program operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is located north of Canberra. Our mission is to empower those in need to regain independence and thrive in Society.

The Case Manager will work as part of a team responsible for managing the operational requirements of Samaritan House. This is a key role and is responsible for developing and maintaining case notes and case plans in a concise, professional manner.

The role aims to deliver case management services to our residents, while providing assistance as required during their time with us. During your duties you will support companions to access relevant services and accommodation options. As Case Manager, you will undertake a range of administrative functions, reporting to the Coordinator Samaritan House and working collaboratively with the Team Leader.

About you

To succeed and thrive in this role, you will be intrinsically motivated and driven by service excellence and have a strong commitment to working with vulnerable people with complex needs.

You will have well developed communications skills along with a proactive, collaborative mindset and demonstrated resilience and a capacity to adapt to change and sometimes challenging environments. You will have a high-level understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

A Diploma in Community Development/Sector or equivalent is required along with experience in a similar or related role. A current unrestricted Driver’s License and First Aid certificate are essential. Successful applicants will need to complete a National Police Check and either hold or obtain a Working with Vulnerable Children (WWVP) card.

More information

To understand this role in more detail, please contact Elizabeth Carr during office hours on 0417 669 147 or via email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Samaritan House enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

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

To apply please submit your resume and a covering letter telling us why you are the best person for this role.

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.