Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Therapeutic Case Manager to provide therapeutic, trauma-informed support to participants and residents with complex needs. The role also provides leadership, mentoring and practice guidance to the wider team. We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates who are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for the people we support.

Our Offer:

- Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
- 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions.
- Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
- Monthly external clinical supervision.
- Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.

Job Description

About the Role

As the Senior Therapeutic Case Manager - Housing and Community Connections,



you will play a critical role in supporting individuals experiencing complex challenges including homelessness, mental health concerns, psychosocial disability, trauma, substance use, and housing instability. Working across the Tenancy Assistance Program (TAP) and Common Ground, you will deliver intensive therapeutic case management and recovery-oriented support to help participants achieve sustainable housing outcomes and improved wellbeing.

You will work collaboratively with participants, housing providers, government agencies, health services, and community organisations to develop person-centred support plans, coordinate complex care responses, and strengthen community participation and social inclusion. This position also provides practice leadership, mentoring, and specialist guidance to colleagues, contributing to service quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

You are a compassionate, resilient, and highly skilled practitioner with experience supporting people facing complex and intersecting social challenges. You are passionate about recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice and can build strong relationships with participants, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.

You thrive in a agile environment, can confidently manage complex cases and competing priorities, and have excellent communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills. You are committed to delivering person-centred outcomes and supporting individuals to achieve stability, independence, and a sense of belonging within their community.

📌 Senior Therapeutic Case Manager: Housing and Community Connections (Canberra)
🏢 Woden Community Service
📍 Canberra