About Us

CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality services that support individuals, families, and communities. Guided by our core values—Faith, Respect, Compassion, Excellence, Courage, and Social Justice—we strive to make a meaningful difference every day.

About the Role

Where compassion meets purpose—your skills can change lives.

We’re seeking a qualified Senior Social Worker to lead and deliver high-quality, child-focused early intervention services. You’ll work with families facing complex challenges, supporting children and young people aged 0–18 across the Northern Sydney region.

This is a dynamic opportunity to grow your leadership skills, mentor social work students, and contribute to a values-driven team making a real difference in the community.

This is a permanent full-time position, with flexibility for applicants seeking part-time hours (4 days per week). You can choose to work from one of our offices in Waitara, Artarmon, or Brookvale.

We welcome applications from qualified and experienced caseworkers who hold a valid working visa.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver trauma-informed case management and early intervention support to families.
• Supervise and mentor two social work students.
• Conduct needs-based assessments and develop tailored case plans.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with internal and external services.
• Advocate for clients across housing, legal, and welfare systems.
• Provide outreach support and maintain accurate case documentation.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations and mitigate risk.

To Be Successful, You’ll Have

• A degree in Social Work (essential).
• 3–4+ years’ experience in casework.
• Experience supervising or mentoring Social Work students (desirable).
• Strong understanding of trauma, mental health, AOD, and DV issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• NSW Driver’s Licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.

Why Choose CatholicCare?

• Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
• Fitness Passport program – enjoy discounted memberships at a wide range of gyms and fitness facilities across Australia.
• Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.
• Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential counselling and support
• Bupa Health Discounts – Corporate health benefits.
• Extra Leave – Additional paid leave day over Christmas.
• Hope Awards – Be recognised and celebrated for your impact.
• Baby Bonus – Paid bonus for eligible primary carer.

CatholicCare is a safe, inclusive, and respectful employer. We value the unique perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to working alongside First Nations communities.

We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, faiths and diversity.

If you're looking for a role where you can grow professionally, expand your social work/casework skills, and make a real impact in the lives of people who need it most, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter addressing the role requirements.

Questions? Contact us at: [email protected]