Child Protection Caseworker – HunterWe are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Cessnock, Charlestown, Maitland, Mayfield, Muswellbrook and Raymond TerraceEmployment type: OngoingSalary: $92,632 - $120,478 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loadingEver wondered about a lifestyle change and interested in relocating to Muswellbrook?
The Welcome Experience may be able to assist you.The Welcome Experience - Helping essential workers relocate, settle in and become one of the localsThe Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families considering or moving to regional NSW.
Local Connectors provide personalised support for housing, education, partner job opportunities, and community integration.Your RoleDCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home.
Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person.
In this role, you will respond to reports about safety concerns surrounding children or young people who may have been harmed.What You'll DoWork sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young peopleWork collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solvingAssist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visitsDevelop safety plans and complete risk assessmentsManage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their familiesBe involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending courtParticipate in individual and group supervisionBeing 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 protected and loving homes.What We're Looking ForTo be a Child Protection Caseworker you need to be confident,



curious and resilient.The Essential Requirements IncludePreferred 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 familiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationshipsA valid driver's licence (P1 or above)A paid working with children clearance numberWhat We OfferWe offer a variety of benefits, including:A challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.We do work that really mattersWorking for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference.
We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.
We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.
It's work that really matters.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds.
This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.Other InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.The Welcome ExperienceThinking about moving to regional NSW?
Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in.
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📌 Child Protection Caseworker - Hunter (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 New South Wales