Child Welfare Specialist
1 month ago
Transform Lives and Lead a Team with MacKillop Family Services.
Role Overview:
MacKillop Family Services is seeking a dedicated Child Welfare Specialist to join our Canberra team. As the Residential Care Coordinator, you will lead and support House Supervisors and Residential Care staff in delivering high-quality care based on therapeutic and trauma-informed principles.
About the Role:
This permanent role is based in Canberra and reports to the Regional Manager. Key responsibilities include ensuring the delivery of high-quality care, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- A bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field, or extensive experience with a qualification in Youth Work, Welfare, or a similar discipline.
- Proven experience in child protection, child welfare, or a related field.
- Strong networking skills with Community Service Organisations and Government agencies.
- Excellent teamwork, initiative, and decision-making skills.
Benefits:
As a Child Welfare Specialist with MacKillop Family Services, you can expect:
- A competitive salary of $75,000 - $90,000 per annum.
- Ongoing career development opportunities, education, and training.
- An Employee Assistance Program for free, confidential counselling and support.
- Fitness Passport.
- A chance to make a real impact in young people's lives.
Our Commitment:
At MacKillop Family Services, we celebrate and draw strength from diversity and respect the dignity of all people. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
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