Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
Open Support is committed to providing unwavering support addressing some of the most profound and urgent needs in our communities that can impact any of us. We offer services to women and children escaping domestic and family violence, and people experiencing social isolation and loneliness. We take compassion into action. From fear and loneliness to empowerment, independence and connection. Helping build communities where everyone can thrive.
At Open Support, we are recruiting for an experienced Child & Family Caseworker with a strong focus on working directly with children impacted by domestic and family violence. Working under the guidance of our Program Manager, you will complete child and family assessments focusing on developing tailored case plans that are appropriate to each child’s developmental stage / need and delivering child-centred therapeutic and group programs. You will support families to strengthen safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Work directly with children and their mothers to deliver child-centred, trauma-informed case management for families
Receive and assess referrals, complete intake, needs and risk assessments, and provide feedback to referring agencies
Develop and maintain tailored case plans for children that reflect developmental stage, current needs, risks and protective factors (in collaboration with their mother)
Deliver developmentally appropriate therapeutic, recreational and educational activities, and facilitate evidence-based parenting and family programs
Work collaboratively to implement and maintain child safeguarding frameworks and procedures including mandatory child protection requirements
Contribute to the daily operations of our crisis accommodation facility
Essential Criteria
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences, Occupations Therapy or similar
Demonstrated experience working with children and families in the context of domestic and family violence and homelessness
Strong assessment and case management skills, including developing tailored case plans for children that align to developmental stage and current needs (including safety planning)
Your work is a balance of hands-on engagement—designing group activities that build social confidence in children aged 3–11—and strategic advocacy, such as navigating complex immigration and residency paperwork to secure school placements. As well as child case management for children of all ages.
Ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, mandatory reporting obligations and child safety frameworks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
NSW Driver’s License, Working With Children Check clearance and National Police Check
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
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.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
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.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Got questions please email Karen Devins via [email protected]
4 June 2026 11:59pm
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
