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Overview

Full time permanent position based on Cabrogal Country in Liverpool — $81.9K - $95.7k + Super + Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience).

Join a passionate team dedicated to helping children remain safely at home with their families.

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. We are an independent, non-religious service provider, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people and their families; older people; carers and those at the margins of society. 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

As our Case Manager you will provide critical support to vulnerable families helping them keep their children safely at home. You will conduct initial assessments of each family’s strengths and needs, develop case plans that empower them to create lasting change, strengthen their resilience to reduce the risk of significant harm, and connect them with appropriate services and networks.

Our Family Preservation program delivers targeted, voluntary child protection services to families with children who are at high risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system. The program aims to reduce risks and strengthen families to reduce the number of children entering Out of Home Care.

What you get to do

- Conduct comprehensive family assessments to identify strengths, needs, and risks.

- Develop and implement case plans that empower families to create lasting positive change.

- Provide intensive home visiting (minimum once per week) and practical, evidence-informed interventions.

- Maintain accurate, timely case notes and documentation to meet compliance and reporting standards.

- Collaborate with other services to ensure families are connected to the right supports.

- Partner with parents and carers to build safety, stability, and resilience within the home.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life, including you as an employee. A “best life” is unique and can change as life changes:

- Salary Benefits - You can package up to $18,550pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home more pay.

- Work/Life Balance - 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 - Fitness passport, Employee Assistance Program, and option to purchase additional leave.

- Professional development - Career development opportunities for employees and volunteers.

- Our Reconciliation Commitment - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled to up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, with opportunities for cultural and professional development that support career pathways and wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Psychology or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).

- Experience supporting families with complex needs, including working within the child protection system.

- Proven ability to prioritise competing demands and manage a high-volume caseload.

- Strong administration and documentation skills, with attention to detail in case notes and reporting.

- Ability to actively and respectfully engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Current NSW driver’s licence (pool cars provided – no need to use your own vehicle).

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, we strongly encourage you to apply. The Benevolent Society recognises the cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and is committed to being an Employer of Choice with cultural safety in the workplace.

Take the next step and apply today

Need more information or have questions? Feel free to reach out to Saiesha Moodley on 0479 195 093 / saiesha.moodley@benevolent.org.au for a friendly, confidential chat.

The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW. Click here for the Position Profile.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued. We are a client-safe and child-safe organisation; all staff and volunteers undergo employment screening. We welcome applications from Aboriginal communities and encourage reasonable adjustments during the application process if required.

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