Defence Case Manager

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia abrs Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Abrs manages a team of professionals who support individuals and families within the Department of Defence.The position of Social Worker or AHPRA Registered Psychologist is located in Canberra, ACT.

The successful applicant will provide primarily phone-based support and client response to personnel who have been subjected to unwanted sexualised behaviours in Defence. The Client Response Team also provides advice and assistance to Defence commanders and managers who are managing personnel impacted by sexual misconduct to promote the wellbeing of personnel involved.

In order to be considered for this role you will have;

  • Bachelor of Social Work, eligibility for Membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), and Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP)-General Registration; OR
  • Fully registered Psychologist, with no restrictions with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA), OR a degree qualified Counsellor.
  • You must also be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at 'Baseline' level.
  • You MUST be an Australian Citizen
  • Evidence of a client-focused and trauma-informed practice framework
  • Strong assessment and documentation skills
  • Ability address the needs of a range of Defence client
  • a positive, optimistic and open minded approach
  • Ability to work autonomously but will value teamwork and the support of others

Highly regarded:

  • Experience and skills in responding to clients who have experienced sexual assault &/or other forms of abuse.
  • Experience in responding to clients in crisis or following critical incidents.
  • Experience in providing guidance and support to enhance outcomes for clients.
  • Demonstrated experience of clinical work in social work or psychology, or multi-disciplinary settings.

Additional information :

  • A number of probity checks are required including holding a current working with children and undertaking National police checks.

Why Partner with Abrs to secure your next role?

Our values aren't just things we believe in. They're our entire foundation.

They're the very reason we exist, and the reason we've returned every single cent of profit we've earned to charity.

Abrs is Australia's only charity-owned Not-For-Profit recruitment agency with 100% of our net revenue returned to fund programs that assist children, youth and families.

When you engage with abrs to secure your next career move you are participating in an ethical recruitment process that funds programs in the charity space. Choosing abrs means you are helping us to help some of the most disadvantaged in our communities.

To apply hit APPLY NOW as we are shortlisting for this position NOW.

For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Karen Lilley on

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