Caseworker -Permanent Full Time - Orange

Based in Orange, NSW, with flexible working arrangements offered on a case-by-case basis, you will play a key role in supporting clients across our properties located within Orange.

About Marist180

Marist180 is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people in everything we do. We expect all employees to actively contribute to a culture where child safety is understood, championed and everyone takes responsibility for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns.

About the Role

The Caseworker is responsible for the provision of case management for our clients across a range of therapeutic services including residential and outreach programs. Working in collaboration with the direct care team the Caseworker will develop case plans in accordance with the required standards, strength based principles and good practices.

Primary accountabilities of the role of Caseworker include, but are not limited to:

- Develop and maintain professional networks within the agency and community services to improve outcomes for our clients.
- Provide specialist advice to residential and support staff on the engagement of our clients in the case management and treatment process.
- Provide specialist case management advice to case management staff in planning, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of the case plans for our clients.
- Assist in the provision of critical incident debriefing and ongoing support for staff and our clients where appropriate.
- Actively participate in and contribute to the Care Team working with our clients.
- Undertaking holistic assessment of our clients including their safety, permanency and wellbeing needs.
- Coordinating and monitoring support and services for our clients in residential services and outreach programs within a therapeutic trauma informed framework.
- Undertake case planning with our clients and assist them to identify their goals and aspirations.
- Review case plans, in consultation with our clients, internal and external stakeholders including DCJ, education and health department, on a quarterly basis.
- Work collaboratively with significant others such as family, carers, educational staff and individual therapists to support our clients.
- Develop pathways with our clients to make transitions, leave care and case closure.
- Build and maintain trusting therapeutic relationships with our clients and their families.
- Drive the process of case planning and permanency planning for our clients.
- Complete assessments and collect outcome data & maintain key performance as required for reporting and care planning.
- Work with our clients and their families to identify permanent placements through Family Finding and exploring restoration.

Qualifications:

- A relevant Bachelor’s degree(Social Work, Psychology or equivalent)

Experience & Skills:

- 2 years' experience in case management.
- Demonstrated experience working with clients, including young people 12-18, who have experienced complex trauma.




- Demonstrated experience working with the families and young people who have been in contact with the child protection system.
- Previous experience in residential or foster care contexts and understanding of child development.
- Experience working with families towards restoration or contact arrangements.
- Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse communities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of child protection and social services practices or policies.
- The ability to work autonomously and contribute to an effective team workplace.
- High standard of professional ethical behaviour and sound understanding of boundary issues.

Essential Requirements:

- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- National Criminal History Check.
- Unrestricted NSW Driver Licence.
- Eligibility to work in Australia.
- Willingness to provide consent for Residential Care Workers Register verification through the Office of the Children's Guardian.

At Marist180, you will receive:

- A comprehensive orientation and training program.
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring throughout your career journey.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 wellbeing and crisis support for you and your family.

Marist 180 provide Equal Employment Opportunities for everyone. We value the benefits of diversity and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, mental health as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

Role type: Permanent, part-time (32 hours per week), with additional shifts available

Shift details: Shifts between 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Department and location: Community Mental Health Services, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $ to $113,301.00 pro-rata + Salary Packaging + Super

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world‑class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner‑city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world‑class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting‑edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and skilled growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high‑frequency bus connections from the east,



and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

- Provide high‑quality mental health support within a multidisciplinary team to individuals with complex needs, including mental illness, substance use and homelessness, while working collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and community support networks using a recovery‑focused approach
- Lead, coordinate and oversee client care, ensuring services are responsive to individual consumer needs
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop, document and review appropriate treatment plans
- Promote effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team and provide mental health consultation to other disciplines where appropriate
- Maintain accurate clinical records and collect relevant data to support high‑quality clinical practice and continuity of care

About you

- Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Extensive experience in community mental health, working effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality, recovery‑focused care, supporting consumers, families and carers of people experiencing mental illness
- Strong clinical communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in acute care, triage and community mental health settings
- Excellent organisational, written and digital skills, including the ability to maintain accurate documentation and confidently use electronic medical record systems

What we can offer you

- Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not‑for‑profit salary packaging to maximise your income
- World‑Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
- Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
- Cutting‑Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
- Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
- Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
- Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
- Coming from NSW Health?: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

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