Dubbo Case Worker

Westhaven Ltd.; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 92,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging

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Employer superannuation 11.5%

Job summary

Westhaven is seeking a dedicated Caseworker for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Dubbo to support and advocate for Children and Young People living with significant disability. You will coordinate casework within a Therapeutic Care Team and ensure timely development of Case Plans while maintaining records and data integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field, a NSW driver’s licence, and the ability to obtain WWCC and NDISWC checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a relevant Behavioural Science.
• Current NSW Driver's licence.
• Willingness to obtain WWCC and NDISWC.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a Therapeutic Care Team, managing the casework cycle for children and young people in care.
• Ensure Case Plans are developed, reviewed and implemented within set timeframes.
• Maintain regular contact with children and young people, seek their views and opinions and monitor their wellbeing.
• Ensure that data is collected and recorded in a timely way.
• Ensure that Casework is conducted consistent with the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG).

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Report writing

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related

Tools

Google Suite

Client management databases

Job description

Join our dynamic organisation dedicated to creating positive change and fostering meaningful connections through personalised support for individuals with disabilities.

Do you have a genuine commitment to child safety and a passion for advocating for children and young people with disability?

Location: Dubbo, NSW

Position Type: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Competitive Salary: Level 4, Pay Point 1 - $46.70 per hour (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award)

Tax-free salary packaging up to $16,000 per year (pro-rata) + superannuation (11.5%)

Enjoy a tax-free meal & entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)

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Westhaven is seeking a dedicated Caseworker in Dubbo for a 6 month fixed-term contract to support and advocate for Children and Young People living with significant disability to live life the way they choose.

About us: Westhaven is and will continue to be the provider of choice for disability support services and accommodation across regional NSW. Westhaven provides client-centric, high quality programs and activities that provide whole of life support for people with disability, including offering houses that are homes, enabling choice and control and supporting clients to live life the way they choose.

About the role: As a Caseworker on this 6 month fixed-term contract based in Dubbo, you will coordinate casework responsibilities for children and young people (CYP) within Westhaven.

Key responsibilities

• Work as part of a Therapeutic Care Team, managing the casework cycle for children and young people in care
• Ensure Case Plans are developed, reviewed and implemented within set timeframes
• Maintain regular contact with children and young people, seek their views and opinions and monitor their wellbeing
• Ensure that data is collected and recorded in a timely way
• Ensure that Casework is conducted consistent with the requirements of the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG)

To be on the forefront of this opportunity you will

• Have knowledge and understanding of the Children and Young Person (Care and Protection) Act 1998, NSW Child Safe Standards for Permanent Care and trauma informed practices
• Understand the supports and issues of children and young people living with significant disabilities
• Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal communities, families and children specifically in relation to the placement of Aboriginal children and young people in OOHC
• Be proficient in report writing, have demonstrated ability to develop, organise and maintain records in a timely manner using client management databases and Google Suite (or similar)
• Have highly developed organisational skills, communication skills and conflict resolutions skills

Highly desirable attributes include

• Experience in case management, child protection, child welfare practice or related field
• Experience working with people with a disability
• Ability to coordinate the development, implementation and review Case Plans for children in out-of-home care

Essential requirements of the role

• Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a relevant Behavioural Science; or be of Indigenous descent and be willing to obtain qualifications
• A current NSW Driver's licence
• Undertake a National Criminal Record Check
• The ability to obtain and maintain a paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)

  We encourage diversity and inclusion: Westhaven is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.

  Please Note: Applicants must hold valid, independent Australian working rights. Westhaven does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

  For more information or confidential enquiries please email Katrina Holmes, Operations Manager, Children Services at [e-mail].

  Applications close: The selection process will commence upon the receipt of applications & will close at 9am Tuesday 13th October 2026 or prior, if a suitable candidate is found.