St Merkorious Charity Association Inc is hiring a Social Worker role in Strathfield South, NSW. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

- Flexible hours available

- 2-3 years of relevant paid work experience required for this role

- Member of AASW - Australian Association of Social Workers

Social Worker – Community Support & Student Placements

St Merkorious Charity is dedicated to relieving hunger and poverty by providing access to healthy food, clothing, essential items, and pathways to long-term support. Through our new “Bring Hope with a Social Worker” project, we support people experiencing homelessness, chronic illness, disability, addiction, and domestic violence.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker to provide direct support to vulnerable clients while also coordinating and supervising student placements and volunteers within our community programs.

About the Role

You will deliver trauma-informed social work support, helping clients access emergency accommodation, financial assistance, and health or legal services. You will also coordinate and supervise social work students, ensuring safe,



meaningful placement experiences that align with community needs and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide assessment, intervention, and case coordination for people with complex needs
- Support clients to access government and NGO services and improve wellbeing and independence
- Coordinate, supervise, and support student placements and volunteers
- Ensure safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical practice
- Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and partner organisations
- Contribute to project reporting, evaluation, and funding opportunities

About You

- Qualified Social Worker (or relevant tertiary qualification / equivalent experience)
- Minimum 2-3 years working experience
- Robust communication, organisation, and supervision skills
- Competent in community-based, trauma-informed practice
- Able to work flexibly and manage competing priorities

If you are passionate about tackling poverty and making a meaningful impact in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team bringing hope and practical support to those who need it most.

📌 Social Worker (Strathfield South)
🏢 St Merkorious Charity
📍 Strathfield South