Job Type: Casual

Location: Lismore

Job Category: Community Services & Development

Location: Social Futures, Lismore NSW

Duration: February – July (approx.) 2027

Work Integrated Learning: 200-500 hours (as per WIL unit requirements)

Salary: Unpaid – this is a non-clinical Work Integrated Learning opportunity

Social Futures is a leading community service organisation and registered community housing provider with 50 years’

experience creating positive social change. We work with communities, organisations and government to build inclusive communities where everyone is valued and supported.

We are seeking a Bachelor or Masters of Social Work, or Bachelor of Community Welfare Student to join our Children, Youth, Families & Employment stream in Lismore. This is a Non-Clinical opportunity. One student placement position is available for Semester 1, 2027.

Vetted and approved student applications are currently open to institutions only.

Please note, individual requests from students will not be considered.

What we offer

- Formal supervision by a staff member who holds a bachelor level qualification (or higher) in a welfare or community-related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years community sector experience, including 2 years post-qualification.
- A work integrated learning opportunity that provides a combination of experiential learning,



social learning and formal learning.
- A tailored work integrated learning plan that is aligned with unit learning objectives.
- A strengths-based approach that aims to build student capacity and skills, and offers students both support and independence.

We Are Looking For a Student Who

- Shares our values and are committed to person-centred practice i.e. who demonstrates respect, empathy and inclusion, and who is committed to supporting people experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage,
- Has strong communication and relationship-building skills,
- Is self-aware, reflective and open to learning, and
- Is reliable, qualified and willing to take initiative.

How To Apply Please follow the link to apply, we require your resume and a cover letter. Student applications should be vetted, approved and submitted by the institution that the student is enrolled with. Applications will be considered by a selected panel within Social Futures on a competitive basis and the potential student candidates will be offered an interview with the nominated supervisor. Information required in your cover letter will be given to you by your University.

The successful student candidate will be required to provide a current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.

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