In-Demand Department for child protection Jobs in New South Wales

Child Protection Caseworker - Illawarra Shoalhaven
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Nowra NSW
- $89,934 - $116,969 a year
- Call employer
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance program
Child Protection Caseworker - South Western Sydney
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Bankstown NSW
- $89,934 - $116,969 a year
- Call employer
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance program
Child Protection Caseworker (Helpline & After Hours)
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Liverpool NSW
- $89,934 - $116,969 a year
- Weekend availability
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance program
NSW Government Graduate Program Social Work Stream
Premier's Department —New South Wales
- $87,199 a year
- Full-time
- Psychology
- Social Work
14d
Caseworker (Intensive Support Services) - Hunter Metro - Central Coast
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Charlestown NSW
- $89,934 - $116,969 a year
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - South Western Sydney
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Bankstown NSW
- $89,934 - $116,969 a year
- Call employer
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Case Worker
Challenge Community Services —Tuggerah NSW
- $38.65 - $41.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Case management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
2d
Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Mid North Coast
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Port Macquarie NSW
- $89,934 - $116,969 a year
- Call employer
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Sydney, South Eastern & Northern Sydney
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Ashfield NSW
- $89,934 - $116,969 a year
- Call employer
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Early Childhood Educator (Diploma)
TAFE NSW —Mount Druitt NSW
- $65,650 - $72,252 a year
- Temporary
- Management
- Working with children
- Education
12d
Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Illawarra Shoalhaven
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Nowra NSW
- $89,934 - $116,969 a year
- Call employer
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
ITC Casework Coordinator
MacKillop Family Services —Maitland NSW
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Social Work
- Paid training
- Employee assistance program
Casual Cert III, Diploma & Teachers | KU Sutherland & Heathcote Preschools
KU Children's Services —Sutherland NSW
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
Domestic Violence Case Worker
The Benevolent Society —Sydney NSW
- $89,000 - $95,700 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Case management
- Organisational skills
- Social Work
- Employee assistance program
5d
Assistant Centre Manager
Young Academics —Kellyville NSW
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
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OOSH Assistant, Casual
Pacific Hills Christian School —Dural NSW
- Monday to Friday
- Childcare
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
Health Clinician – ISLHD Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP)
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District —Wollongong NSW
- $80,452 - $134,338 a year
- Full-time
- Social Work
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership
Head of Department (Counsellor/Social worker/ Welfare Officer Lvl 5, Psychologist, Senior Psychologist) - Child Protection Counselling Service - Temp FT
South Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- $80,452 - $139,188 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
1d
Head of Department (Counsellor/Social worker/ Welfare Officer Lvl 5, Psychologist, Senior Psychologist) - Child Protection Counselling Service - Temp FT
NSW Health —Liverpool NSW
- $1,541.85 - $2,667.53 a week
- Part-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
1d
Discovery Ranger (Tour Guide)
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Lismore NSW
- $463,567 - $507,603 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave

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Child Protection Caseworker - Illawarra Shoalhaven

NSW Department of Communities and Justice -
Nowra NSW

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Job Details

$89,934 - $116,969 a year

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Master's degree
Working with children
Bachelor's degree
Driver Licence
Social Work
Working with Children Check
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Department:
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location:
Nowra, NSW, AU, 2541 Ulladulla, NSW, AU, 2539 Shellharbour, NSW, AU, 2529 Wollongong, NSW, AU, 2500

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Req ID: 83138

Child Protection Caseworker – Illawarra Shoalhaven

We are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Shellharbour, Wollongong, Nowra & Ulladulla.

Employment type: Ongoing

Salary: $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Your Role

DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person.

In this role, you will respond to reports about safety concerns surrounding children or young people who may have been harmed.

What you’ll do

Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
Work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
Assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits
Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments
Manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families
Be involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending court
Participate in individual and group supervision

Being a Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult. Sometimes, you may have to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships in order to be able to care for their children and develop safe and loving homes.

What we’re looking for

To be a Child Protection Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient.

The essential requirements include:
Preferred Completed or in your final semester of a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, Social Science and Welfare along with practical experience.

(If you are in your final semester of university you will not be able to commence on duty if successful until you have completed your degree)

Other related degrees are considered, if you can demonstrate your knowledge skills and experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships
A valid driver’s licence (P1 or above)
A paid working with children clearance number

Download the role description.

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To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Got a question?

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Maddison James on 02 9765 3554 or via [email protected].

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/

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