Social Worker: Childhood Cancer Support (Hybrid, NFP)

Redkite; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Job summary

Redkite is seeking two Social Workers to support children and families facing childhood cancer. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and is based in Australia across multiple offices, including West Melbourne VIC and other major cities.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide therapeutic counselling, support families through complex needs, and build collaborative partnerships with hospitals and community services to ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualifying experience providing psychosocial support and counselling to children, young people and families.
• Tertiary Social Work qualification recognised by AASW.
• Eligibility for AASW membership and ability to meet child safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychosocial assessment and therapeutic counselling for children, young people and families.
• Provide information and connection to services and resources inside and outside Redkite.
• Develop collaborative relationships with hospitals and community providers for coordinated support.
• Lead or contribute to service development, evaluation and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Psychosocial support

Therapeutic counselling

Stakeholder collaboration

Case notes

Education

AASW-recognised Social Work degree

Eligibility for AASW membership

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Redkite is seeking two Social Workers to support children and families facing childhood cancer. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and is based in Australia across multiple offices, including West Melbourne VIC and other major cities.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide therapeutic counselling, support families through complex needs, and build collaborative partnerships with hospitals and community services to ensure coordinated care.