Casual Support Worker - Samaritan House

St Vincent De Paul; Canberra; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate: $46.70 per hour

Superannuation 15%

Casual loading 25%

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT

Meals and Entertainment package up to

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is seeking a Casual Support Worker for Samaritan House in Hackett, ACT. You will help create a welcoming, safe environment and support residents with daily needs, administration and hospitality tasks on a rotating roster.

The role requires a current driving licence, flexibility to work evenings, overnights and weekends, and completion of required police checks and WWVP/First Aid as applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness, crisis, mental health challenges or addiction.
• You know how to listen, build trust and connect people with the right support to help them move forward.
• Certificate IV in Community Services, Community Development or a related field is highly desirable.

Skills

Active listening

Trust-building

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services or related field

Job description

Be part of something meaningful at Samaritan House, the ACT’s only crisis accommodation service for single men aged 18–65 experiencing homelessness. With 13 beds and support available 24/7, Samaritan House provides more than just a place to stay. It offers a safe space, a fresh start and a pathway towards longer-term housing.

As a Support Worker, you’ll help make the House a welcoming place where residents feel safe, respected and supported. Reporting to the Coordinator Samaritan House, you’ll work on a rotating roster, often independently, keeping daily operations running smoothly while supporting residents with their needs, building positive connections and encouraging steps towards greater independence. It’s a hands‑on, meaningful role where the little things you do each day can make a big difference in someone’s life!

To be successful in this role, you must hold a current driver’s licence and will be required to complete a National Police Check, and hold or obtain a Working with Vulnerable People Card (WWVP) and First Aid Certificate upon commencing. This is a casual position based in Hackett, ACT.

About You

You’re a people person with a big heart and a passion for helping others! You have experience supporting people experiencing homelessness, including those facing crisis, mental health challenges or addiction. You know how to listen, build trust and connect people with the right support to help them move forward. A Certificate IV in Community Services, Community Development or a related field is highly desirable, but we’ll also consider strong relevant experience and skills.

You’re practical, approachable and ready to roll up your sleeves! You’re confident working independently, making sound decisions and juggling different tasks, from supporting residents to daily administration and hospitality duties. You communicate well, work as part of a team and can adapt when things don’t go to plan. Samaritan House operates 24/7, so weekday availability is essential, along with flexibility to work evening, overnight and weekend shifts.

Our Offer

At Vinnies, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive range of benefits to enhance the work-life balance and overall well-being of our team. Here are some of the exceptional benefits we offer:

• Enterprise Agreement Classification – Community Level 4 with an hourly rate of $46.70 per hour
• 15% Superannuation and 25% Casual Loading
• Boost your salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 per FBT year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per FBT year to increase your take-home pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), because our people are our greatest asset.

Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond these benefits. We constantly strive to enhance the employee’s experience by introducing new initiatives, fostering a positive work environment, and offering opportunities for professional growth and development.

Want to Know More?

For detailed role information, please contact Elizabeth Carr, Coordinator – Samaritan House via **************@vinnies-cg.org.au or 0417 669 *** (during business hours).

Applications Close: 11:30pm, Sunday 1 November 2026

Please note shortlisted applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.

Learn more about the Society’s commitment to keeping children and vulnerable adults safe by watching the SVdP Safeguarding – Guide for Society Personnel video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX_6Uaqecwo

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.