Regional Child Protection Caseworker

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assis.

Job summary

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting Child Protection Caseworkers to respond to safety concerns and support vulnerable children and families. You will work across regional NSW, including Albury, Cootamundra, Deniliquin, Griffith, Leeton, Tumut and Wagga Wagga, with ongoing roles and a strong emphasis on safety and wellbeing.

The role involves home visits, risk assessments, court tasks and collaboration with other agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field completed or in final semester.
• Other related degrees considered with knowledge and experience working with vulnerable children and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships.
• A valid driver's licence (P1 or above).
• A paid Working with Children clearance number.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reports about safety concerns surrounding children or young people who may have been harmed.
• Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people.
• Collaborate with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving.
• Assist families in formulating goals, address safety and wellbeing, and provide home visits.
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
• Manage cases, including high needs and high‑risk clients and their families.
• Be involved in court processes, including preparation of court documents and attending court.
• Participate in supervision.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Resilience

Collaborative work with agencies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting Child Protection Caseworkers to respond to safety concerns and support vulnerable children and families. You will work across regional NSW, including Albury, Cootamundra, Deniliquin, Griffith, Leeton, Tumut and Wagga Wagga, with ongoing roles and a strong emphasis on safety and wellbeing.

The role involves home visits, risk assessments, court tasks and collaboration with other agencies.