Locations: Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes, Walgett.

Employment Type

Ongoing

Salary

89,934 – 116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

Your Role

DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. Our first priority is the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person.

Responsibilities
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 preparation of court documents and attending court
Participate in individual and group supervision

Qualifications
Preferred: Completed or in final semester of a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work,



social science and welfare with practical experience.
Other related degrees considered, if you can demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to build positive working relationships.
A valid driver’s licence (P1 or above).
A paid working with children clearance number.

Advantages
A challenging and rewarding career
Adaptable, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs

Inclusivity & Diversity

We continue to hire outstanding 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.

Additional Information

For further information about working for DCJ, visit the DCJ website.
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📌 Child Protection Caseworker Western Nsw Parkes Shire Council
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Parkes Shire Council