Child Protection Caseworker – New England
Employment type: Ongoing
Salary: $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading
What You'll Do
Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
Work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
Assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well‐being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits
Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments
Manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high‐risk clients and their families
Be involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending court
Participate in individual and group supervision
Being a Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult. Sometimes, you may have to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships in order to be able to care for their children and develop safe and loving homes.
What We're Looking For
To be a Child Protection Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient.




The Essential Requirements Include
Preferred completed or in your final semester of a Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, Social Science and Welfare along with practical experience. (If you are in your final semester of university you will not be able to commence on duty if successful until you have completed your degree)
Other related degrees are considered, if you can demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships
A valid driver's licence (P1 or above)
A paid working with children clearance number
What We Offer
A challenging and rewarding career
Versatile, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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📌 Child Protection Caseworker - New England (Moree)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
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