We are seeking a passionate and motivated new Graduate to join our highly experienced multidisciplinary team of child and family practitioners.

This team delivers DFHH-funded programs, including Integrated Family Services, Parenting Education Services, and Parenting Assessment and Skill Development.

About the Role

In this role, you will work closely with children and families to provide practical support to Parenting and Services Practitioners in delivering case management and parenting education. You will assist parents in developing positive parenting skills and strategies, observe and assess family strengths and needs, and contribute to the creation and implementation of support plans.

With guidance from the case manager, you will help families achieve identified goals, assess risk and safety, and ensure that all actions reflect the best interests of the child.

You will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and external service providers to deliver a coordinated and responsive service. The role involves maintaining accurate and confidential records, entering required data, and actively contributing to team and alliance meetings.

You will follow Warrnambool City Council’s values, policies, and Child Safe Standards, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism while engaging with families and supporting continuous improvement within the Child and Family Services Unit.

The Benefits
This is a casual position and currently offers an hourly rate of $44.87 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading).

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

Ongoing training and development

Discount to Council owned facilities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ on the Warrnambool City Council website:
https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers/parenting-childrens-services-case-support-worker

Applications will only be accepted via the Council website.

Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Jaclyn Maroney, Coordinator Parenting & Children’s Services, on 03 5559 4740 or [email protected].

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 19 October 2025.

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To view current vacancies visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

For details on how to submit your application refer to

www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/how-submit-your-application