Case Manager - Child & Family Practitioner (Hybrid Work)

Work Initiatives; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Hybrid work options

Professional development and growth

Cultural inclusion for Aboriginal &amp

Employee networks

Job summary

The Benevolent Society is hiring a Case Manager (Child & Family Practitioner) to deliver intensive in-home support for families at risk of entering the child protection system. You will assess needs, develop case plans and work within a structured decision-making framework to reduce risks and strengthen family functioning.

The role promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion, supports flexible hybrid work, and offers a pathway to permanency within a values-driven, not-for-profit

Qualifications

• Two years’ relevant experience (desirable but not essential).
• Understanding of child protection issues and client vulnerabilities such as drug and alcohol use, domestic violence, mental health issues, and trauma impacts on childhood behavior.
• Experience managing complex cases with families at risk of child protection involvement.
• Working in a strengths-based resilience framework to achieve lasting change.
• Capacity to engage with people from all walks of life including the local Aboriginal community.
• A Current Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with child protection and community services to enhance safety and family functioning at home.
• Assess family needs using Common Assessment Tools, tailoring in-home support to increase capacity and reduce risk.
• Engage clients of all ages during assessment, developing, implementing, and reviewing client plans with a focus on strengths and risk reduction.
• Coordinate with various service providers to ensure comprehensive support and access to necessary resources.
• Join a dynamic team of specialists dedicated to delivering a comprehensive support service prioritizing child safety.

Skills

Two years' experience (desirable)

Driver's license

Strengths-based approach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services

Job description

The Benevolent Society is hiring a Case Manager (Child & Family Practitioner) to deliver intensive in-home support for families at risk of entering the child protection system. You will assess needs, develop case plans and work within a structured decision-making framework to reduce risks and strengthen family functioning.

The role promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion, supports flexible hybrid work, and offers a pathway to permanency within a values-driven, not-for-profit