The Canopy Incorporated – District Park NSW
Child and Family Case Worker (Cameron Park)
Temporary Contract, Part time (24 hours per week)
Immediate Commencement through to 18 December **** with potential for extension
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 elevate 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:
Relevant tertiary qualifications




Demonstrated experience and skills in working with children and families using a strengths-based approach, including complex case management and trauma-informed practice
Strong skills in whole‐of‐family engagement, including kinship and natural support networks
Experience working collaboratively with Department of Communities and Justice and community partners
Demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practice, particularly with First Nation children, families, and communities
Capacity to be flexible and responsive to families' needs, and work across a range of hours to support service delivery in home, community and service settings.
Strong written communication and documentation skills
High level use of MS365 (SharePoint, Lists, Forms and Outlook), and Client Management Systems
Current National Police Check (issued within the last 6 months)
Current Working with Children Check
Possess a current HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid Qualification & CPR
Hold a current driver's licence and access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle
Willingness to participate in supervision, training and development
Ability to produce high-quality case notes, reports and written communication
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 andconditions are in line withthe SCHADS Award ****.
Applications will remain open until the positions are filled.
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📌 Child And Family Case Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 The Canopy
📍 New South Wales