Child Protection Case Manager

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• Full-time contract (until 31 March 2026) based on Kamilaroi Country in Inverell
• $73k - $92k + Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible, friendly organisation, WFH & 9 day fortnight options
  
  
  • Full-time contract (until 31 March 2026) based on Kamilaroi Country in Inverell
  • $73k - $92k + Super + Salary Packaging
  • Flexible, friendly organisation, WFH & 9 day fortnight options
    
    
  Our Organisation
  
  The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
  
  As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  
  About The Role
  
  Our Family Preservation Program collaborates with families expecting a child or with children under 18 years of age to strengthen family relationships so children can live at home safely, free from abuse and neglect, and enjoy the best possible start to life. Our services are voluntary to families at high risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system.
  
  Duties
  • Engage and support families with regular in-home support services.
  • Undertake an initial assessment of family strengths and needs and develop case plans that build on the family's resilience to enable them to build strong, positive relationships.
  • Use evidence informed practices while partnering with other services to support the family to shape their next chapter.
  • Tailor your support to families using a strengths-based approach to ensure services fit with the individual needs of the family.
    
    
  Our Benefits
  
  We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
  • Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take homeeven more pay
  • Work/Life Balance -Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
  • Recognition and Reward -Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
  • Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
  • Professional Development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
  • Our Reconciliation Commitment–Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
    
    
  Skills And Experience
  
  As a Family Preservation Case Manager you will have:
  • A relevant degree qualification.
  • Experience assessing child protection risk.
  • Case management experience.
  • Current driver's license.
  • Holistic strengths-based approach to achieve lasting change.
  • Capacity to engage with people from all walks of life including the local Aboriginal community.
  • High level of motivation, professional accountability, integrity and a belief that every parent has potential.
    
    
  If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
  
  Interested? Apply online today
  
  To apply please submit your current CV along with a 1 page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.
  
  For all enquiries, please contact Merryn Sayer on [email protected] .
  
  There is the possibility of contract extension past March 31 2026.
  • Internally this role is called a Child & Family Practitioner.
    
    
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  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
  Employment type
  • Employment typeContract
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  • IndustriesIndividual and Family Services

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