Child and Family Case Worker (Cameron Park)

Temporary Contract, Part-Time (24 hours per week)

Immediate Commencement through to 18 December 2026 with potential for extension

SCHADS Award Level 4, (Permanent Part-Time)

Applications assessed as received

Support families to keep children safe at home

This role is ideal for practitioners who are passionate about trauma-informed, culturally safe, whole-of-family practice and working alongside families to improve child wellbeing, strengthen parenting capacity, and enhance family functioning.

The Role

Child and Family Case Workers support families participating in the Community and Family Support (CAFS) Wellbeing and Safety Program. Working across the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie LGAs, you will deliver targeted interventions that build family capacity, strengthen protective factors, address emerging concerns, and improve outcomes for children. You will also facilitate evidence-based parenting programs in individual and group settings, equipping parents and caregivers with the skills and confidence to support their children's wellbeing and development.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -

- Provide high-quality, trauma-informed, strength-based casework that enhances family functioning, child wellbeing and safety

- Facilitate evidence-based parenting programs in individual and group settings

- Develop and deliver family‑led goals and safety plans

- Maintain fidelity to evidence‑based models

- Engage whole families, extended kin, and natural support networks

- Collaborate effectively with DCJ and relevant service providers (e.g. NDIS)





- Identify and escalate risk in consultation with the Child and Family Team Leader

- Maintain accurate and timely case notes and reports

- Participate in reflective supervision, group case reviews, and professional development

- Uphold child safety, cultural safety, ethical practice, and organisational values

About You – Essential Criteria:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications

2. Demonstrated experience and skills in working with children and families using a strengths-based approach, including complex case management and trauma-informed practice

3. Strong skills in whole‑of‑family engagement, including kinship and natural support networks

4. Experience working collaboratively with Department of Communities and Justice and community partners

5. Demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice, particularly with First Nation children, families, and communities

6. Capacity to be adaptable and responsive to families' needs, and work across a range of hours to support service delivery in home, community and service settings.

7. Strong written communication and documentation skills

8. High level use of MS365 (SharePoint, Lists, Forms and Outlook), and Client Management Systems

9. Current National Police Check (issued within the last 6 months)

10.



Current Working with Children Check

11. Possess a current HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid Qualification & CPR

12. Hold a current driver’s licence and access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle

13. Willingness to participate in supervision, training and development

14. Ability to produce high-quality case notes, reports and written communication

15. Demonstrated knowledge of Privacy and Confidentiality, Child Safe Standards, Child Protection, and WH&S; legislation.

About The Canopy

The Canopy is a non-profit organisation providing services to children, families and communities. We are known for our inclusive, values-based culture and strong commitment to workforce wellbeing, cultural safety and evidence-based practice.

We are a Child Safe Organisation. All appointments are subject to probity checks, and staff are expected to uphold our Child Safe Standards and Code of Conduct.

What We Offer

- SCHADS Award Level 4 salary with access to salary packaging

- Ongoing training and supervision in evidence‑based practice frameworks

- Employee Assistance Program and participation in Sustainability in Service wellbeing initiatives

Remuneration

Salary and conditions are in line with the SCHADS Award 2010.

Apply now

To obtain an information package or to discuss further contact:

Sherrie Mace, Child and Family Team Leader,

?0406 342 ***

*******@thecanopy.org.au

Apply via SEEK with a resume and cover letter addressing ALL essential criteria

Applications will remain open until the positions are filled.

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