Job Description
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Established in ****, Taldumande Youth Services is a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting children and young people aged ***** years across Sydney through successful homelessness, family and youth justice programs.
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We're looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Caseworker to join our expanding Families and Justice Team on a full-time, fixed-term contract until December ****. This role supports a unique, evidence-based Family Restoration and Preservation Program, delivering intensive outreach support to families across Greater Parramatta and Western Sydney.
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WHAT YOU WILL DO
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As a Caseworker, you will deliver intensive, client-centred casework support to families with children and young people aged ***** years, helping to reduce risk, strengthen family relationships and promote the safety, wellbeing and long-term stability of children, young people and their families.
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Work collaboratively within a passionate, multidisciplinary team to strengthen family functioning, reduce the risk of homelessness and support family preservation.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, police, government agencies and community organisations.
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Respond effectively to crisis situations, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families.
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Provide high-quality case management, including assessment, case planning, referrals and case conferences.
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Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches tailored to the needs and risks of each young person and family.
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ABOUT YOU
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You are a skilled practitioner who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about achieving meaningful outcomes for vulnerable families. You communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, build trusted relationships and bring a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to your work.
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology,



Community Services, Social Sciences or a related discipline
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Minimum two years' experience delivering case management with at-risk children and young people.
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Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills, with strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
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Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and trauma-informed practice.
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Current NSW Driver's Licence and insured vehicle, valid Working With Children Check and National Police Check, and current First Aid Certificate.
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DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
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Experience working within the Parramatta and Western Sydney regions.
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Proven ability to build rapport with children and young people.
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Experience working with family systems.
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Knowledge or experience in Brief Solution Focused Therapy and/or strengths-based practice.
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WHY TALDUMANDE YOUTH SERVICES
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Ongoing training, development and succession planning opportunities.
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Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900, plus meals and entertainment options.
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5 weeks annual leave after your first year and 17.5% leave loading.
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Hybrid working arrangements and flexible leave to recognise NAIDOC Week and Sorry Day.
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Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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HOW TO APPLY
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If you are passionate about supporting at-risk children, young people and families to achieve lasting change, please apply via the link and attach your
current resume
and
a cover letter a
ddressing the selection criteria.
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Taldumande Youth Services is a child protected organisation. This position is subject to employment screening and requirements under Child Protection legislation.
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Taldumande Youth Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Learn more at
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Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered.
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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📌 Caseworker - Family Restoration And Preservation Program (Sydney)
🏢 Taldumande Youth Services
📍 Sydney