Case Manager - Yorke and Mid North Homelessness Service

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

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About The Position

Location: Kadina

Status: Part Time FTE 0.6

Classification and Rate: SCHADS Level 4, $46.70 per hour

Closing Date for Applications: 15th September 2026

The Homelessness Services provides professional support and suitable emergency and long-term accommodation options for people who are, or are at risk of becoming, homeless within the Northern Country region.

As the Case Manager, you will provide a service for people who are, or at risk of becoming, homeless - the outcome of which is to facilitate the process of moving the clients toward independent and / or safe housing.

The Country North Homelessness Alliance has developed a Charter dedicated to delivering quality, focused, inclusive and culturally safe services. The Alliance is underpinned by a culture of collaboration and cooperation to ensure the best possible outcomes for all clients in the Country
North region of SA.

Please view the Position Description and Charter for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.

You will:

• Have a knowledge of the issues affecting homeless clients.
• Have the ability to establish positive, empowering relationships.
• Advocate for and with your clients, ensuring their needs are the focus.
• Be organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Have a high level of communication skills, both written and verbal.

It is essential for you to have: 

• Current Australian Drivers Licence.

It is desirable for you to have:

• Certificate IV (or above) in a Human Services related discipline.
• Two (2) years or more relevant experience, in a paid or voluntary capacity.

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 process requires you to provide a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the position, please specify as to why you are applying.  You will need to put this information in two separate documents and upload each document.  

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 Adam Tee on 04•• ••• 545 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 ••••@ucsa.org.au or 04•• ••• 880