Maternity Leave Cover | Fixed‐Term Contract to 5 February **** Location: Penrith, Windsor, West Ryde or Chatswood (flexible base location)
Are you a passionate Social Worker who thrives in complex, client‐centred environments and wants to make a real difference in people's lives? We're seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Sustainable Tenancies Team on a maternity leave cover contract through to 5 February ****.
This is an opportunity to work in a purpose‐driven organisation supporting vulnerable tenants to achieve housing stability, wellbeing and long‐term positive outcomes.
About the role
Reporting to the Team Leader, Sustainable Tenancies, this hands‐on operational role provides specialist social work intervention to tenants experiencing complex and often crisis‐driven circumstances. You will manage a caseload of approximately ***** complex clients, working collaboratively with tenants, Tenancy Managers and external service providers to co‐design tailored support plans that sustain tenancies and improve quality of life.
The role can be based from Penrith, Windsor, West Ryde or Chatswood, with travel across metropolitan Sydney as required.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering ethical, person‐centred social work practice in line with AASW standards
Assessing client needs, strengths, risks and support networks
Developing, implementing and reviewing tailored case plans with SMART goals
Coordinating responses to crisis situations and complex tenancy issues
Referring and linking clients with appropriate community and health services
Facilitating and leading case conferences with internal and external stakeholders
Advocating for tenants to improve wellbeing and housing stability
Providing mentoring, coaching and best‐practice guidance to internal teams




Building strong relationships across the service system and attending interagency forums
Maintaining accurate case notes, outcome measures and KPI reporting
Contributing to continuous improvement, policy development and best practice
Supervising Social Work student placements (where applicable)
About you
You are a skilled, compassionate and resilient practitioner who is confident working with people with complex needs and navigating diverse service systems.
You will bring:
A tertiary qualification in Social Work (essential)
Current membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (essential)
Experience developing and delivering case management for highly vulnerable clients
Strong knowledge of health, human services and community support systems
Experience working with people with disability, culturally diverse communities and Aboriginal people
Excellent communication, engagement and advocacy skills
A trauma‐informed, strengths‐based and culturally competent approach
The ability to work autonomously while contributing collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Strong organisation, documentation and time‐management skills
Experience in social or community housing is highly regarded.
What we offer
Meaningful, values‐driven work that makes a tangible community impact
Supportive team environment committed to best practice and professional growth
Chance to influence service improvement and sector collaboration
Additional requirements
Current
NSW driver's licence
and access to a registered, roadworthy vehicle
Willingness to travel between metropolitan Sydney offices
National Police Check (as required)
Willingness to comply with organisational vaccination requirements
If you're motivated by social justice, tenant outcomes and sustainable change, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Social Worker - Sustainable Tenancies (Sydney)
🏢 Link Wentworth
📍 Sydney