Careers
Current opportunities with Sora
Sora is currently seeking applications for the following positions vacant within our teams:
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace and value the knowledge, perspectives and lived experiences First Nations people bring to our organisation.
Hearing Support Worker Domestic & Family Violence – Tamworth
Sora Community Services is looking for a Hearing Support Worker to be part of the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) team. The position is offered on a fixed-term, part-time basis (35 hours per week) to provide parental leave coverage, with the appointment concluding on 30 June 2027. The Hearing Support Worker will assist clients in regard to defended hearings in the Local Court for Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and/or domestic and family violence related criminal charge matters. The aim of the role is to empower clients to safely participate in the court process and attend hearings. This position is physically based in Tamworth and requires regular travel throughout the Oxley District and other service areas.
To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Youth Homelessness Case Worker – Tamworth
Sora Community Services is seeking a Youth Homelessness Case Worker for the Tamworth Youth Homelessness Support Service, delivered under its Specialist Homelessness Services contract with the Department of Communities and Justice. This frontline case management role supports young people aged 16–24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including young parents and young people with complex needs, to stabilise their lives and build safer, stronger futures. To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Receptionist – Tamworth
Sora Community Services (Sora) is seeking a motivated and conscientious Receptionist to join our Corporate Services team in Tamworth.
Are you an organised, approachable administration professional who enjoys helping people and keeping a busy workplace running smoothly? As a key first point of contact for our organisation, you will create a welcoming and professional experience for clients, visitors and stakeholders. Alongside reception duties, you will provide practical administration support across Corporate Services, including a range of Human Resources administration tasks. To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Team Leader - Core and Cluster – Tamworth
Sora Community Services (Sora) is seeking an experienced Team Leader to work with the Manager, Homelessness and Domestic Violence Support to lead the safe, effective and accountable delivery of the Core and Cluster Program. The role provides day-to-day leadership and practice guidance to program staff, oversees service quality and client outcomes, coordinates onsite operations and partnerships, and maintains a small caseload where operationally required. To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Core and Cluster Case Worker – Tamworth
Sora Community Services is seeking a Case Worker to deliver the Core and Cluster Program, an integrated service model supporting women and children escaping domestic and family violence. The model combines safe, private and self-contained crisis accommodation with a central service hub that provides coordinated, wrap-around support. To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Hearing Support Worker Domestic & Family Violence – Moree or Armidale
Sora Community Services (Sora) is looking for a Hearing Support Worker to be part of the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) team. The position is permanent (35 hours) per week for ongoing subject to Government funding. The Hearing Support Worker will assist clients in regard to defended hearings in the Local Court for Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) and/or domestic and family violence related criminal charge matters. The aim of the role is to empower clients to safely participate in the court process and attend hearings. This position is physically based in Moree or Armidale and requires regular travel throughout the England Police District and other service areas. To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Trainee Case Worker – Tamworth
Sora Community Services (Sora) is seeking a suitable candidate to undertake a two-year, full-time Community Services Traineeship. This opportunity provides practical, on-the-job training with dedicated study time to complete a nationally recognised Certificate in Communitry Services. Working under supervision, you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to work with women aged 18 years and over who have separated from a violent partner and choose to remain in their own home or another home of their choice. To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Regional Support Case Worker – Tamworth
Sora Community Services (Sora) is seeking a Regional Support Case Worker to provide flexible, client centred support across a range of programs and service locations throughout the New England North West region. Based in Tamworth, regular travel and nights away from home are requirement of the role. The successful applicant will work across a variety of community service programs, supporting individuals, children, young people and families experiencing a range of complex challenges. To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Team Leader – Domestic Family and Sexual Violence – Tamworth
Sora Community Services (Sora) is seeking an experienced Team Leader to work closely with the Manager of Homelessness and Domestic Violence Support to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) programs across the New England region. Based in Tamworth, this role provides leadership, guidance and support to staff, helping to deliver high quality services that meet the needs of our clients and communities. Travel throughout the region is an essential requirement of the position. To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Family Preservation Case Worker – Tamworth
Sora Community Services (Sora) is looking for a full-time case worker to be part of our Family Preservation team. The primary objective of Family Preservation is to keep children safe at home with their families, and prevent removal, placement in out of home care (OOHC), and future contact with the child protection system. To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Staying Home Leaving Violence Case Worker (fixed term) – Tamworth
Sora Community Services (Sora) is looking for a case worker (35 hours per week fixed term concluding 30 July 2027) to deliver the Staying Home Leaving Violence program, throughout the Tamworth Local Government Area. This role supports women aged 18 years and over who have separated from a violent partner and choose to remain in their own home or a home of their choice. Regular travel throughout the region is an essential requirement of the position To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Staying Home Leaving Violence Case Worker – Armidale or Inverell
Sora Community Services (Sora) is looking for a case worker to deliver the Staying Home Leaving Violence program, throughout the Tenterfield, Glen Innes and Inverell Local Government Areas. Based either in Armidale or Inverell, this role supports women aged 18 years and over who have separated from a violent partner and choose to remain in their own home or a home of their choice. Regular travel throughout the region is an essential requirement of the position. To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Children’s Contact Service Case Worker – Tamworth
Sora Community Services (Sora) is looking for a Children’s Contact Service Case Worker to provide children with the opportunity of reestablishing or maintaining a meaningful relationship with both parents, and other significant persons in their life, where considered safe to do so. To view the information pack please click here. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker (Aboriginal Focus) – Moree or Armidale
Sora Community Services is looking for a full-time Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker (Aboriginal Focus) to be part of the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) team. This position is physically based in the WDVCAS New England Region in 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.
Volunteer - Tamworth
A position is available to work for 1-3 hours Monday through to Friday to collect goods from local businesses. Please contact Human Resources on 02 6763 2333 for more information. Applications will close when the position is filled.
A Working with Children Check and Police Check are considered essential for all positions.
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 resumé must include three referees which we may contact.
Contact us if you have any questions
Phone 02 6763 2333 or 1800 073 388
Why work with us?
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.”
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. Benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements: 9 day fortnight or once per month RDO available to full-time staff
- Anniversay leave: 1 extra paid leave day per year
- Workplace Banking: special rates and deals as part of our Workplace Banking partnership with CommBank
- Discounted University Degrees: discounts on eligible degrees through our partnership with UNE
- Tax savings: as a not-for-profit organisation, our employees are able to take advantage of salary sacrificing
- Perks: discounts on gift cards, health insurance, petrol, and novated lease savings.
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.
Other opportunities
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 Lead. If you are interested in applying to complete your placement with Sora, email applications@sora.org.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 Lead, Trudy, on 02 6763 2333.
My first impression [with Sora] was great, as it did not take long before I got all the paperwork done and began my placement. The orientation was great, and being provided with a work uniform made me feel part of the team, which also improved my learning experience.
I have been exposed to case management practices in real time, understanding of casework, doing case plans, case notes that are objective.
I would recommend other students pursuing studies in community service and related fields to consider Sora as their placement destination, as it provides a wide range of community-focused programs, ranging from children’s playgroups, Youth support services, homelessness, domestic and family violence, among others.
I would say Sora has a wonderful team with diverse experiences and will guide you through your fieldwork placement.
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 the Human Resources Lead, Trudy, on 02 6763 2333 to obtain a volunteer application form.
A Working with Children Check is considered essential for all positions.
