On Offer:

Salary from 86,000 - 91,000 + super + packaging (experience depending)

Leadership opportunity within a respected early childhood and family services organisation

Join a collaborative and passionate team making real change for children and families

Ongoing professional development and coaching in the Thriving Families Framework

Hybrid role

Work/life balance with flexible and supportive work environment

Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture

Positions all over NSW and Australia

Team leader positions also available in Family Preservation and OOHC

The Role:

The Case Worker supports families with children aged 0–17 through targeted voluntary interventions aimed at reducing risk and strengthening parenting capacity. The role involves working with 7–11 families at a time, using a coaching approach to develop achievable goals and improve child safety and wellbeing. Case Workers conduct regular in-home visits, complete assessments and documentation, and support families to access services such as parenting programs and early education. They must apply trauma-informed and systemic approaches, engage in crucial conversations, and maintain accurate records in a client management system. The position requires participation in regular supervision, training, and fidelity coaching to ensure consistent application of the Thriving Families Framework. A key focus is helping families achieve project milestones, build sustainable support networks, and safely consolidate progress before program exit. Strong relationship-building skills, cultural competence, and an understanding of child protection legislation are essential. The role requires a degree in social work or a related field, a driver’s licence, and valid checks for working with children and police clearance.

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications in social work, psychology or a related discipline

Demonstrated leadership or senior practitioner experience in child and family or community services

Proven Australian experience applying trauma-informed and child-focused practice

Strong skills in staff supervision, coaching, and performance development

Experience working with vulnerable and complex families, including culturally diverse communities

Sound knowledge of child protection legislation, risk assessment and safety planning

Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client management systems

Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check

NSW Driver’s License

For a confidential discussion around this role, then please call Aine Leonard on 0415784900 or send an up to date resume to: [email protected]