Ready to build a career that actually makes a difference?
Taldumande Youth Service is looking for a passionate, driven and socially conscious Case Worker to join our Specialist Homelessness Services team. If you care deeply about young people, believe in social justice, and want to work somewhere your values align with your day job, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
Established in 1976, Taldumande Youth Service is a leading not-for-profit supporting children and young people aged 10–24 across Sydney. We deliver programs across homelessness, family support and youth justice, helping young people move from crisis to stability and independence.
We’re collaborative, supportive, and genuinely committed to the people we work with — and each other.
About the Role
You’ll be out building rapport with young people, coordinating supports, attending case conferences, working alongside Youth Workers, and helping young people set and achieve real goals.
You’ll:
- Conduct assessments and develop practical, goal-focused case plans
- Coordinate supports across housing, education, health and community services
- Advocate for young people in interagency forums
- Work collaboratively with families where appropriate
- Maintain clear, professional documentation
We’re looking for someone who brings empathy, energy and accountability to their work.
What We’re Looking For
- A Social Worker, Psychologist, or someone with relevant experience in youth or community services
- Someone with 1–3 years’ experience supporting young people in homelessness, community services, or residential care
- Confident engaging young people who may be guarded, have experienced trauma, or are disengaged
- Organised, emotionally intelligent, and resilient
Comfortable working independently while contributing to a tight‑knit team
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Working With Children Check
- National Police Check
- Current Full Driver’s Licence and have your own vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
- Experience working with vulnerable young people
Why Join Taldumande?
We invest in our people!
Benefits include:
- Training, development and succession planning opportunities
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 — increase your take-home pay through salary packaging, plus access to a meals and entertainment card and discount program (see www.accesspay.com.au for details)
- 5 weeks annual leave (after your first year)
- 17.5% leave loading
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements to recognise NAIDOC Week and Sorry Day
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
You’ll be part of a team that values growth, wellbeing and genuine impact.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to do meaningful work and grow your career in the youth sector, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit:
- Your resume
- A short cover letter telling us why you want to work with young people
Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
