Case Manager - Coober Pedy Homelessness & Domestic & Aboriginal Family Violence

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Introduction:
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 recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients' aspirations and goals. So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.

We are a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace and proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity.

Engage with Heart - Impact with Purpose.

Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People

ucsa.org.au

Description:
About The Position

Location: Coober Pedy

Status: Full Time

Closing Date for Applications: 25th June 2026

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?

Your responses to these questions should contain examples where possible.

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 Emily Sirbescu on 0455 797 126 for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.

Curious about our culture and how we include everyone? We invite you to ask questions and, if needed, request adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process. This invitation is for all applicants and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, those experiencing language or communication barriers, and people of diverse sexualities and gender identities. Contact Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist, at careers@ucsa.org.au or 0466 503 880