Careers

Current Opportunities to Work with Sora Community Services (formerly TFSS)

Feedback from Sora staff:

"The green shirt is a unique piece of material that is ‘earned’ and not ‘purchased’.

Besides the practicality of the shirt, it embeds the absolute pride onto me, the wearer, to serve our community and be the best I can and to uphold our Sora values and mission statement. The green shirt speaks before I extend my hand.

The Sora shirt does not stand alone, neither does it commit showboating. As an organisation I proudly wear the green shirt with no commercial value to its honour, irrespective of the challenging circumstances we confront every work day."

Sora is currently seeking applications for the following positions vacant within our teams:

A volunteer position is available to work for 1 - 3 hours Monday through to Friday to collect goods from local businesses. To view the information pack please click here. The position will close when the position is filled
A casual House Parent to join the Youth Homelessness team. The successful candidate will assist young homeless people to break the cycle of homelessness as well as provide support to those at risk of homelessness, to remain in long-term safe accommodation. To view the information pack please click here. Applications close when the position is filled.
A fixed-term Case Worker to join our Youth Homelessness team. The successful applicant will be able to work independently, relate well to young people from all backgrounds particularly those with complex needs who are experiencing crisis. To view the information pack please click here. Applications close when the position is filled.
A Trainee Case Worker to join our Staying Home Leaving Violence team in Inverell. The successful candidate will receive study time to work towards a nationally recognised qualification in Community Services in addition to on the job training to enable you to assist in providing support and services to women and children who are or have experienced domestic or family violence. To view the information pack please click here . Applications close when the position is filled.
A Child Youth and Family Services Case Worker to deliver the Child Youth and Family Support Services Program, providing relevant supports to children, young people and families who have an identified vulnerability which, if not addressed, may escalate to the point where more intensive intervention is required, including statutory child protection. To view the information pack please click here. Applications close when the position is filled.
A Safety Action Meeting (SAM) Coordinator to be part of the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) team. This position is physically based in Tamworth and may require regular travel throughout the Oxley Police District and other service areas. To view the information pack please click here. Applications close when the position is filled.
A Hearing Support Worker to be part of the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) team. This position is physically based in Tamworth and and requires regular travel throughout the Oxley Police District and other service areas. To view the information pack please click here. Applications close when the position is filled.
A Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Case Worker (Aboriginal Focus) to be part of the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) team. This position can be physically based in either Moree or Armidale and will require frequent travel throughout the New England Police District and other service areas. To view the information pack please click here . Applications close when the position is filled.

See the preparing your application section below for tips on applying for this and any other future Sora positions.

Preparing your application

Take the time to prepare to give yourself the best chance of success.

Read the position description
The position description describes the tasks and responsibilities of the role. It includes selection criteria which are the qualifications, skills and experience required to successfully carry out the role.
Before you apply, read the position description to determine whether the job is right for you and if you have the right skills and experience for the role.
Address the selection criteria
A covering letter, or statement addressing the selection criteria, is your opportunity to demonstrate you meet the essential requirements of the position. Your letter should clearly state which position you are applying for and succinctly address the selection criteria listed on the last page of the position description. Your letter should be no more than three pages.
To assist the reader, 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 specific requirements of the role. Use examples and emphasise relevant achievements.
Include an up-to-date resumé
Your resumé should be up to date and provide an overview of your work experience, educational qualifications and professional development. It is also beneficial to include skills and experience gained outside of paid employment that may be relevant to the position. Your resume must include three referees which we may contact.
Contact us if you have any questions
Phone 02 6763 2333 or 1800 073 388

Working With Us

Benefits our staff enjoy

Work/life balance
We are committed to supporting our people to strike the right balance between work and personal life, and respect that family life is vital to most people’s health and happiness. We support and promote a healthy work/life balance, with many roles offering flexible hours, part-time work, job sharing, family/carer’s leave and other flexible working arrangements.

Tax savings
As a not-for-profit organisation, our employees are able to take advantage of salary sacrificing.

Staff development
We recognise professional development is important to job satisfaction and staff are presented with genuine opportunities to develop to their potential. We encourage employees to access a broad range of learning and development activities.

Work Placements

Sora is committed to offering work placement opportunities for those undertaking qualifications within a Community Services Field.

Through the work placement program, Sora endeavours to provide meaningful placements for students undertaking a relevant course through university or TAFE to assist with the required work placement component of their qualification.

Sora regularly has positions available for those who wish to undertake a work placement with Sora. All placements are arranged directly between the student, tertiary institution and Sora’s Human Resources Officer. If you are interested in applying to complete your placement with Sora, email applications@tfss.com.au with the date for placement to be undertaken, the course being undertaken and your specific requirements whilst undertaking the placement. It is important that we receive your requirements as this ensures Sora is able to assist in meeting the needs of your qualification, develop the skills and knowledge in your desired career choice and to assist in easing the transition for students into the workplace.

If you have any questions pertaining to any of the above information please contact the Human Resources Officer, Trudy, on 02 6763 2333.

Volunteering

Sora welcomes applications to volunteer from all people who want to make a difference, regardless of education, background or skill set. We regularly have volunteer opportunities available throughout the organisation to match a range of interests, skills and availabilities.

We facilitate a range of community programs and services in areas such as homelessness, domestic violence, court support, youth issues, parenting programs, emergency relief and playgroups – just to name a few. Each of these programs requires dedicated and committed people to join with our 90+ employees who work both on the front line and behind the scenes.

Volunteer roles are determined by each Sora program and are developed to meet the specific needs of the service, location or clients. This means we often have a diverse range of volunteer opportunities available– from program assistants, fundraising assistants, professional service assistants (providing qualified advice around legal or business enquiries) and financial assistants.

To apply, please contact Trudy on 02 6763 2333 to obtain a volunteer application form.