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About Us
We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.
Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.
Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!
About You
We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.
If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!
Why Join Us
You will have:
- Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
- A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
- A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
- Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
We are honored to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. In November 2024, we also achieved Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
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Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People
ucsa.org.au
Description:
About The Position
Location: Coober Pedy
Status: Contract to 30th June 2026 - Full Time
Closing Date for Applications: 30th June 2025
The Coober Pedy Homelessness and Domestic and Aboriginal Family Violence Service provides support to people who are at risk of, or are experiencing, homelessness, domestic or Aboriginal family violence.
Working independently and as part of a team, you will provide tailored support to clients through the provision of professional high-quality case management, advocacy and counselling.
Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Skills and Experiences:
You will:
Have good communication skills.
Be flexible and a team player.
Have experience or willing to learn case management.
Have empathy for people that are experiencing homelessness or domestic or family violence.
It is essential for you to have:
Current Australian Drivers Licence.
A willingness to participate in the after hours on-call 24-hour duty roster.
Relevant experience in a Community Services related positions, in a paid or voluntary capacity.
Interested in undertaking Certificate IV (or above) in a Human Services related field. (e.g. Community Services, Case Management, Disability, Mental Health, Youth Work, etc).
You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.
Our application process will require you to answer the following questions:
- Tell us about your understanding of Homelessness and Domestic and Family Violence and the impact it has on victims/survivors and children.
- Can you tell us about your experience with Case Management or a similar role and what it involved?
- Tell us about your personal strengths you would bring to this role?
- Can you give an example on how you would manage workplace conflict?
Refer to the Uniting Country SA Guide to Applying for more information.
All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.
Please contact Julia Sanderson on 0429 189 637 for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.
Let us know if you require assistance or adjustments to our recruitment process to better meet your needs. You can tell us by contacting Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist via email at: [email protected] or by phone on: 0466 503 880.
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