Social Work Graduate (Feb 2028)

CSEA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy program

Mentor support

Career development training

Job summary

NSW Government is offering a Graduate Program in the Social Work stream. This permanent role follows successful completion of the program, with no prior work experience required.

You will contribute to the protection and wellbeing of children and families, gaining hands-on learning and mentorship through a structured development path. You’ll work on meaningful projects, network with your cohort, and have access to tailored case worker development training as you progress toward a role as a case

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Social Work (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children, young people and families to promote safety and wellbeing.
• Learn how child protection works across systems, policies and practice.
• Contribute to projects that improve community outcomes and provide support.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

NSW Government Graduate Program Social Work Stream

• Join an employer of over 400,000
• Contribute to community outcomes
• Permanent role on successful program completion
• Work experience not needed

Start your social work career with NSW's biggest employer

Are you interested in working with children, young people and their families and carers to bring about support, protection, and safety?

In the NSW Government Graduate Program Social Work stream, you’ll play a part in transforming the lives of vulnerable children. You’ll apply your knowledge and skills to improve the lives of children, adults, families, and communities who often experience disadvantage and live in varied and challenging circumstances. In the Social Work stream, you’ll learn about how child protection works across systems, policies and practice.

What's in it for you?

• Pathway to becoming a case worker
• Complete tailored case worker development training
• Competitive salary from day one
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects
• Support – buddy and mentor
• Networking events with your graduate cohort
• Work life balance
• Roles available in Regional NSW and Sydney Metro
• Gain ongoing (permanent) employment once you finish

Join a diverse workforce

We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing opportunities for and welcoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability or neurodivergence. Our graduate cohorts reflect the diversity of the community we serve.

We are a Disability Confident Recruiter accredited by the Australian Disability Network. Our recruitment practices have been assessed to ensure we are adhering to best-practice inclusive recruitment. We invite people with disability or neurodivergence to contact us about adjustments to support you at any stage of the recruitment process.

Eligibility

To apply for the 2028 graduate program, you must:

• hold a current visa or be in the process of obtaining a visa permitting you to work full-time in Australia for the 18-month duration of the program until August 2029
• complete your undergraduate or postgraduate degree between 1 June 2025 and 31 December 2027, including any work placements
• be available to start full-time work on February 2028.