Job Description

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

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Employment Type

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Ongoing

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Salary

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

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Your Role

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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.

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Responsibilities

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- Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
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- Work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
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- Assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well‐being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits
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- Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments
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- Manage cases and situations including working with high‐needs and high‐risk clients and their families
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- Be involved in court processes, including preparation of court documents and attending court
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- Participate in individual and group supervision
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Qualifications

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



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

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

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We 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.

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Additional Information

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For further information about working for DCJ, visit the DCJ website.

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📌 Child Protection Caseworker - Western NSW (Parkes)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Parkes