Part-Time School Admin & Student Welfare Pro

Nsw Police Force; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MacKillop is seeking an ITC Casework Coordinator to support the casework team and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. The role focuses on delivering high-quality casework services for children, young people and their families.

The Coordinator provides operational leadership, works with caseworkers on restoration, guardianship and adoption, and aligns practice with OOHC standards and DCJ contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent, or significant work experience in a relevant field plus a qualification in Youth Work, Welfare or other related field.
• Demonstrated experiences in child protection, child welfare practice or a related field.
• Knowledge of the Sanctuary Model

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with caseworkers in providing specialist casework such as restoration, guardianship and adoption.
• Develop effective relationships with external stakeholders to comply with DCJ PSP Rules and Guidelines.
• Establish collaborative relationships with a wide range of specialist and mainstream services to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
• Ensure the Sanctuary Model is embedded in systems and practice and reflects MacKillop’s values.

Skills

Child protection experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent

Qualification in Youth Work or Welfare or related field

Job description

ITC Casework Coordinator – MacKillop

MacKillop is seeking an ITC Casework Coordinator to support our casework team.

About the role

The ITC Casework Coordinator provides operational leadership and ensures compliance with MacKillop’s Policies and Procedures, OOHC standards, relevant legislation and Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) contractual requirements. The Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of high quality casework services to provide positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Key responsibilities

• The ITC Casework Coordinator will work collaboratively with caseworkers in the provision of specialist casework such as restoration, guardianship and adoption and contribute to the enhancement of these practices by:
• Developing effective relationships with key external stakeholders to comply with the requirements of the DCJ PSP Rules and Guidelines;
• Establishing collaborative relationships with a wide range of specialist and mainstream services to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families; and
• Ensuring the Sanctuary Model is embedded in systems and practice and reflects MacKillop’s values

Key Selection Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent, or significant work experience in a relevant field plus a qualification in Youth Work, Welfare or other related field.
• Demonstrated experiences in child protection, child welfare practice or a related field.
• A knowledge of