About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is committed to walking alongside people and communities experiencing disadvantage, working together towards a more just and compassionate society.

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- Casual opportunities available at Vincentian House (Surry Hills) and Matthew Talbot Hostel (Woolloomooloo).
- Competitive Hourly Rates: Starting from $50.61 per hour under the SCHADS Award.
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits to increase your take-home pay.
- Career Development: Opportunities to build your skills and explore career pathways across our diverse services.

About the Role

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. As an Accommodation Support Worker, you’ll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for people accessing our accommodation services. Working alongside a dedicated team of Case Workers, you’ll provide practical day-to-day support, build positive relationships with clients and help connect people with the services and resources they need to move towards greater stability and independence. You’ll be joining a passionate, close-knit team where collaboration, compassion and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Responsibilities

- Welcome clients and provide compassionate, respectful support.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive accommodation environment.
- Work alongside Case Workers to support individual client needs and goals.
- Connect clients with essential services and community resources.
- Assist with daily operations, including meal services, transport and general household activities.
- Respond to challenging situations and support clients through periods of crisis.
- Maintain accurate client records, incident reports and communication logs.

Availability





This is a casual position requiring flexibility to work a mixture of shifts across a rotating roster, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnight shifts and sleepovers:

- Morning shifts: 6:00am – 3:00pm
- Afternoon shifts: 2:00pm – 11:30pm
- Overnight shifts: 10:00pm – 6:30am
- Sleepovers: Following afternoon shifts, until 7:0 am

About You

- A genuine passion for supporting people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.
- Availability to work a rotating roster, including a mixture of morning, afternoon, evening and overnight shifts, as well as sleepovers.
- A relevant qualification (Certificate IV or equivalent experience).
- Experience in accommodation, homelessness, community services or hospitality.
- An understanding of child protection and ROSH procedures.
- Confidence managing challenging situations and making sound decisions during a crisis.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- A current First Aid Certificate and NSW Driver Licence.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and client management databases.

We Offer

- Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free advantages for everyday expenses.
- Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
- Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth.
- Wellbeing Support – EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
- Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
- Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.
- Fitness Passport -- Access discounted memberships to a wide network of gyms, swimming pools and fitness facilities across Australia, with options to include eligible family members

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all bac

📌 Accommodation Support Worker (Sydney)
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