Careers

The Benevolent Society's team is always growing. Read on to see how you can use your skills to help us create caring and inclusive communities and a just society.

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As a leading not for profit, we deliver services to communities across NSW and Queensland and are looking for passionate people to join our team.

You can make an impact in your own community by working in the following areas:
  • Children and Families
  • Women
  • Community Aged Care
  • Carer Support
  • Mental Health
  • Rural and Regional
  • Financial Education
  • Social Policy, Research and Advocacy
  • Community Development
  • Leadership
  • Corporate (Shared Services) and Administration                             
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In return you will benefit from:
  • We are able to offer $16,050 per annum as tax free salary through salary packaging which means more in employee’s take home pay
  • We are also able to facilitate further tax savings can made, in addition to the $16,050 by salary packaging Meal Entertainment and Venue Hire.
  • We are a non-government and non-religious organisation
  • We invest heavily in professional development including employee representation at Conferences;access to internal and external training directly related to practice and access to Study Leave to further formal qualifications.
  • Employees are supported with regular internal and external supervision and we have dedicated roles within the organisation to focus on developing and supporting consistent our evidence based practice. 
  • Flexibility in our work hours, including a monthly accrued day off for all full time employees and flexible start and finish times.
  • We want to make sure our clients receive dedicated support and that our employees have the time and resources to achieve the best outcomes for clients, so we limit the number of cases per employee.
  • We provide 9 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the Government Paid Parental Leave Scheme.
  • Being part of an organisation with national influence that supports evidence based practice.

If you think a career with The Benevolent Society is the right for you, check out our current vacancies. Our positions have selection criteria so please make sure you review the position description to see if the role is the right fit for you.

 

Preparing Your Application:

  1. Read the position description
    The position description describes the tasks and responsibilities of the role. It includes the selection criteria (sometimes referred to as “competencies”) which detail the qualifications, skills and experience required to successfully undertake the role.
  2. Covering letter - Statement Addressing the Selection Criteria
    This should clearly state which position you are applying for and succintly (in one to two paragraphs) address the requirements of the position as listed in the position description. The purpose is to demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements of the position and should be considered for the position.
    You may wish to use each of the selection criteria as a separate heading. Under each heading explain how your qualifications, skills and experience enable you to meet the requirements. Use examples and emphasise relevant achievements.
    We would recommend that your statement addressing the selection criteria is no more no 2-3 pages in length.
  3. Resume/curriculum vitae
    This should be concise, up-to-date and provide an overview of your work experience, educational qualifications and professional development. Also include skills and experience gained outside of paid employment that may be relevant to the advertised position.

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