Senior Worker Housing & Family Safety NSW - Dareton

• Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Dareton

Could you be the person MASP is looking for to help make a difference for communities from Wentworth to Balranald? We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join the MASP team, based in our Dareton office in Far West New South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities across a beautiful region of the state.

Our Dareton office operates as a satellite office, making this the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, takes initiative, and thrives in a role where they can work independently while remaining connected to a broader, supportive team.

The Senior Worker Housing & Family Safety NSW is a key position within the Homeless Support and Family Safety program, providing leadership and supervision to Housing Access and Family Safety workers. 

MASP is a not-for-profit organisation located in Dareton, New South Wales and is looking to fill a full-time ongoing position. 

 Job Description

The Senior Worker Housing & Family Safety NSW is a key position within the Homeless Support and Family Safety program, providing leadership and supervision to Housing Access and Family Safety workers. As a Senior Worker position, there is an expectation that in addition to leadership responsibilities, the position will also hold a case load of complex or high-risk clients.  The position will also work with the sector, building partnerships and collaboration to build greater outcomes for the most vulnerable people within our community.

Expected commencing salary of $95,057.01 per annum plus statutory superannuation. Because MASP is a non-profit organisation, you also have the option to maximise your income through salary packaging.

Please click here to view a copy of the Position Description - or see the copy attached below.

This role can involve emotionally demanding situations and exposure to psychological hazards, including client distress, trauma disclosures, and urgent responses. MASP prioritises staff wellbeing by providing supervision, debriefing, reflective practice, safety measures, and access to wellbeing resources. We encourage open communication—raise any concerns with your supervisor, management, or the OHS Committee as soon as possible.

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential role-specific skills, knowledge and experience

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant work experience, or a combination of both.
2. Ability to deliver effective client-centred case management practices.
3. Demonstrated experience engaging with clients from diverse backgrounds and with complex needs in relation to providing housing access and Family Safety.
4. Strong leadership and people management skills.
5. Knowledge of the local service sector and working in partnership.
6. Effective organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
7. Interpersonal skills – demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills, active listening, empathy, social awareness, and emotional intelligence in verbal communications.

Highly desirable role-specific skills, knowledge and experience

1. A working knowledge of current policy relating to the homelessness and family violence sector.

how to apply

Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description may not be considered.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Trevor Gibbs, Manager Homelessness Support, on 0499 111 741.

Please click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application, making sure you include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter including responses to the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description (2 to 3 pages in total)

Applications must be received by 9am on the closing date.