Job Description

Maternity Leave Cover | Fixed‐Term Contract to 5 February 2027 Location: Penrith, Windsor, West Ryde or Chatswood (flexible base location)

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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 2027.

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This is an opportunity to work in a purpose‐driven organisation supporting vulnerable tenants to achieve housing stability, wellbeing and long‐term positive outcomes.

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About the role

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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 10–12 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.

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The role can be based from Penrith, Windsor, West Ryde or Chatswood, with travel across metropolitan Sydney as required.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Delivering ethical, person‐centred social work practice in line with AASW standards
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- Assessing client needs, strengths, risks and support networks
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- Developing, implementing and reviewing tailored case plans with SMART goals
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- Coordinating responses to crisis situations and complex tenancy issues
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- Referring and linking clients with appropriate community and health services
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- Facilitating and leading case conferences with internal and external stakeholders
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- Advocating for tenants to improve wellbeing and housing stability
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- Providing mentoring, coaching and best‐practice guidance to internal teams
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- Building strong relationships across the service system and attending interagency forums
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- Maintaining accurate case notes, outcome measures and KPI reporting
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- Contributing to continuous improvement, policy development and best practice
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- Supervising Social Work student placements (where applicable)
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About you

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You are a skilled, compassionate and resilient practitioner who is confident working with people with complex needs and navigating diverse service systems.

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You will bring:

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- A tertiary qualification in Social Work (essential)
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- Current membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (essential)
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- Experience developing and delivering case management for highly vulnerable clients
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- Strong knowledge of health, human services and community support systems
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- Experience working with people with disability, culturally diverse communities and Aboriginal people
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- Excellent communication, engagement and advocacy skills
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- A trauma‐informed, strengths‐based and culturally competent approach
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- The ability to work autonomously while contributing collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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- Strong organisation, documentation and time‐management skills
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Experience in social or community housing is highly regarded.

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What we offer

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- Meaningful, values‐driven work that makes a tangible community impact
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- Supportive team setting committed to best practice and professional growth
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- Opportunity to influence service improvement and sector collaboration
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Additional requirements

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- Current NSW driver's licence and access to a registered, roadworthy vehicle
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- Willingness to travel between metropolitan Sydney offices
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- National Police Check (as required)
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- Willingness to comply with organisational vaccination requirements
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If you're motivated by social justice, tenant outcomes and sustainable change, we'd love to hear from you.

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