Case Worker

Location: Australia
Discipline: Social and Community Care
Salary: $80000 to $91400
Contact name: Aine Leonard

Contact email: aine.leonard@curamoir-hr.com.au
Job ref: 34821
Published: about 8 hours ago

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
  • ???????Redfern or Caringbah 

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 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: aine.leonard@curamoir-hr.com.au