Social Worker - OOHC - Kununurra Location

Key Assets; Kununurra; Hybrid; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote location benefits

Relocation assistance

Vehicle incl. Fuel Card

Salary packaging options up to $15,900

Five weeks’ annual leave (after 2 yrs)

Job summary

Key Assets Australia is seeking a dedicated Social Worker based in Kununurra to support foster carers and children across the East Kimberley. You will build meaningful relationships, assess placements and collaborate with partner agencies to ensure safe, stable family environments while enjoying a regional lifestyle.

Based in Kununurra, you will join a supportive team, manage your workloads autonomously and contribute to positive outcomes for children and families in one of Australia’s most

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification or Degree in a Human Services field equivalent.
• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of child protection principles and legislation.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise foster carers through regular visits and ongoing guidance.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, young people and families.
• Assess, review and monitor placements to ensure quality care and positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with community partners and government agencies for best outcomes for children.
• Respond to safeguarding and child protection matters in line with requirements.
• Advocate for children and support their wellbeing, development and connection to community.

Skills

Social work

Communication

Assessment

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Salary: $92286 - $99294 +Super +Vehicle/Fuel +remote allow

Social Worker | Make a Difference in the East Kimberley - Role Based in Kununurra

Are you looking for more than just another social work role? Ready to relocate? Reach out for a chat and what we can offer.

Kununurra offers an incredible lifestyle opportunity for those seeking adventure, community and balance.

Spend your weekends exploring Lake Arg yle, th e Ord River, El Questro, the world-famous Bungle Bungles and the majestic sites in and around Kununurra. Enjoy warm weather, stunning natural beauty and a welcoming community while making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.

If you have been thinking about a 'boab' tree change, sea change or simply a career move with greater purpose, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Imagine helping children and young people build brighter futures while living in one of Australia's most spectacular regions. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and endless outdoor adventures, Kununurra offers a lifestyle and career opportunity unlike anywhere else.

Join our supportive and growing team as a Social Worker, bringing your passion and experience to support children, young people and foster carers . Develop your career in a rewarding environment where your work makes a genuine difference .

Why Join Us?

Additional remote location benefits in addition to specific relocation assistance, Vehicle incl. Fuel Card – all to be discussed during recruitment process

Professional development and career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Meaningful work that creates lasting outcomes for children and families

We Are Key Assets Australia

Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer and family services. Operating across all states, the ACT and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.

A little about the role

Build meaningful relationships with foster carers and help children thrive through your work in one of Australia's most spectacular regions.

Based in Kununurra, you will join our close-knit East Kimberley team as a passionate and dedicated Social Worker. Make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people while enjoying a lifestyle shaped by stunning landscapes, rich culture and outdoor adventure.

As part of our supportive and experienced team, you will work directly with foster carers, children and partner agencies to ensure children experience safe, stable and nurturing family environments. You will have the autonomy to manage your work, the support of experienced colleagues, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your efforts every day.

Develop your skills in foster care, child protection and therapeutic care through meaningful, relationship-based practice that contributes to positive, lasting outcomes for children and families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and supervising foster carers through regular visits and ongoing professional guidance.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children, young people and families.
• Assessing, reviewing and monitoring placements to ensure quality care and positive outcomes.
• Collaborating with community partners and government agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.
• Responding to safeguarding and child protection matters in line with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Advocating for children and supporting their wellbeing, development and connection to community.

This role offers a great balance of autonomy, meaningful relationship-based practice, and strong professional support.

The base salary for this position is $92,286.48 - $99,294.52 /annum (based on 1.0FTE) + super + vehicle or vehicle allowance + fuel card + salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum.Remote and relocation allowances to be discussed. This position is a full-time permanent role.

About you

You are someone who genuinely wants to make a difference.

You thrive on building relationships, supporting others and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes. You bring empathy, compassion, sound judgement and a strengths-based approach to your work.

We are looking for someone with:

• A recognised Social Work qualification or Degree in a Human Services field equivalent.
• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of child protection principles and legislation.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Experience in out-of-home care, foster care, child protection or family support services will be highly regarded.

My Key Assets

The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.

• Work-Life Balance:We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work and have developed a flexible work framework to support these arrangements. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!
• Health and Wellbeing:We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve. We provide discounted health insurance memberships, confidential counselling services and offer 5 weeks’ of annual leave after 2 years’ continuous service with us!
• Professional Development: We provide both digital eLearning and ongoing face to face training as well as an online library. Your continual professional development is always top of our priority list - you’ll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities!
• Salary Packaging:part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year!

The fine print

• For further information, please contact Romina Lee, Operations Manager,[e-mail]
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a 395 Dept of Communities Check and hold a valid WWCC .
• Mandatory Full (not provisional) Australian driver’s licence as travel between sites is required.

If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.
Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media to #WeAreKeyAssets.