Wanslea are seeking a passionate and experienced Social Worker or Case Worker to provide early intervention mental health support to children, young people, and their families, with a focus on trauma-informed, culturally responsive care."

About Wanslea

Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across the state. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.

Why join Wanslea?

"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."

At Wanslea, you’re encouraged to be your true self! People aren’t pegs, so we don’t have ‘holes’ for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.

At Wanslea, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits available to this role including:

• Fixed term position for 2 years

• Full time position (or 0.9FTE)

• Based at our Currambine office with free parking on site

• Salary starting from $102,569.10 per annum plus superannuation

• Opportunity to salary package

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year

• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion

• Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues

About you

You are a compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong background in providing early intervention mental health support to children and young people. You bring a high level of knowledge and experience in child development, family dynamics, and trauma-informed care. Your approach is collaborative, engaging families, carers, schools, and support services to ensure wrap-around care that supports a young person’s wellbeing.

You hold a degree in Social Work (and are eligible for membership with the AASW), Psychology, Youth Work, Occupational Therapy, or a related field, and have demonstrated experience working with children, young people, and families facing mental health challenges, crisis situations, or involvement with child protection services.

Culturally responsive practice is important to you, and you have a strong understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You approach your work with empathy, integrity, and a genuine desire to support healing and resilience.

You are confident working both independently and as part of a team. You’re organised, responsive, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a child-centred focus.

You bring energy, creativity, and accountability to your work, along with a willingness to learn and grow through reflective practice.

Apply Now

Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.

For any queries please contact Skye Upton on 08 9245 2441

To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au.

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Applications close: 23/09/2025

Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.

Wanslea is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.