Specialist Caseworker

• Pay rate: $51.00 per hour + super + salary packaging options
• Fixed term contract until 30th June 2026
• Location: Tuggerah

About the role:

Where compassion meets purpose — your skills can change lives.

Join our compassionate team as a Specialist Caseworker – Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence (DFSV) supporting women and children affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence. This is a fixed term contract until 30th June 2026, working from our Tuggerah office with some travel across the Central Coast to meet client's needs.

This role delivers trauma-informed case management, early intervention, and recovery services, to victims/survivors of DFSV by providing centred practice & empowerment, case management interventions and build client capabilities, all whilst driving and promoting change.

As part of being a valued addition to our team, you will have the opportunity to participate / or facilitate clinical group supervision, mentoring, peer supervision, reflective practice session, debriefing as well as maintaining your wellbeing, first and foremost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver trauma-informed case management and early intervention support to women & children.
• Provide risk assessments, information, support, safety planning and tailored case plans.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with internal and external services.
• Advocate for clients across housing, legal, police & court systems where required.
• Provide outreach support and maintain accurate case documentation.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations and mitigate risk.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant area (e.g.: Social Work, Welfare, Psychology, Health etc.).
• Min. 2-3 years' experience in casework, working in the early intervention or Domestic Violence space.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice response to domestic violence and child protection.
• Experience of overseeing, training and mentoring Trainee / Students.
• Excellent advocacy, networking, and crisis management skills.
• NSW Driver's Licence and insured vehicle.

CatholicCare is a safe, inclusive, and respectful employer. We value the unique perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to working alongside First Nations communities.

We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, faiths and diversity.

Why choose CatholicCare?

• Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
• Fitness Passport program – enjoy discounted memberships at a wide range of gyms and fitness facilities across Australia.
• Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.
• Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential counselling and support.
• Bupa Health – Corporate health care cover discounts.
• Extra Leave – Additional paid leave day over Christmas.
• Hope Awards – Be recognised and celebrated for your impact.
• Baby Bonus – Paid bonus for eligible primary carer.

We look forward to hearing from you

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