Family Services Case Worker

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal leave

Parental leave

Cultural leave

Compassionate leave

EAP counselling

Discounted leisure membership

Salary sacrifice childcare options

Leadership courses

Education Assistance Program

Course fee reimbursement

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking a dedicated Case Worker for the Family, Youth and Children’s Services branch. The role focuses on safety, stability, and development of vulnerable children, young people and families in Yarra, delivering comprehensive case management and brief intervention support within the Integrated Family Services Team.

Join a progressive organisation that values wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and strong development pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management interventions to families with complex needs.
• Support safety, stability and development of vulnerable children and families.
• Collaborate with Integrated Family Services Team to empower Yarra families.

Job description

Permanent Part Time – 30.4 hours per week (with flexible hours)

Band 6 – Starting from $97,222.14 (pro rata) + super

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Benefits Package

• Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
• Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

About the Role

Are you seeking to make a positive difference in family’s lives and work within a dedicated team of vibrant professionals? We are seeking a committed Case Worker to work in the Family, Youth and Children’s Services branch.

This role focuses on the safety, stability and development of vulnerable children, young people and families in Yarra, by providing comprehensive case work and brief intervention support. As a member of the Integrated Family Services Team, you will undertake a range of case management interventions to families who are experiencing multiple complex needs and empower Yarra families to reach their potential. You will work together with the Yarra Family Support Team to enhance family functioning and wellbeing, knowing that each of us plays an important role to ensure Yarra families have every opportunity to thrive.

We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection.

Yarra City Council is a Progressive Organisation, proud of our inclusive culture, diversity and development of staff. We strive to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Alex Siegel, Team Leader Family Support at 0457 934 *** or ***************@yarracity.vic.gov.au.

Applications close on: Thursday 12 November 2026, at 11:55pm

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

702476, 702477, 702478 - Family Services Case Worker - Position Description - updated Oct 2026.pdf