Multicultural Child

Are you a passionate and resilient advocate for children and families? We are looking for a dedicated
Multicultural Child & Family Program Caseworker
to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families.

About the Role
As a Caseworker in our Multicultural Child & Family Support Program (MCFP), you will provide vital casework support to children, young people, foster carers, and their birth families. Your main goal is to achieve stable, permanent care outcomes by working collaboratively with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and other key organisations.

This role requires a unique blend of empathy and proactivity. You'll be a vital link, a positive influencer, and a strong negotiator, all while working under pressure with excellent time management. You'll ensure that every child's voice is heard, and their best interests are at the heart of every decision.

This will be a
full-time 12-month maternity leave contract,
based at our Bankstown office.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Case Management:
  Undertake end-to-end casework, including assessments, planning, placement support, monitoring, and reviews.
• Permanency Planning:
  Apply current permanency planning principles to develop, implement, and review case plans.
• Placement Matching:
  Match children and young people with foster carers based on our multicultural foster care model.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Work closely with the DCJ and other government and non-government organisations on referrals and reportable activities.
• Advocacy & Support:
  Ensure the views of children and young people are considered, provide essential information and support to foster carers, and work collaboratively with various support services.

About You
You are a compassionate and highly organised individual with a strong commitment to ethical practice. You thrive in a dynamic environment and have the proven ability to build trust and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Essential criteria we're looking for:

• Proven experience in child protection or Out-of-Home Care (OOHC).
• A relevant tertiary degree or currently enrolled in one.
• Experience working effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Well-developed analytical, organisational, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A valid NSW driver's license.
• Intermediate level skills in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.

About Us
Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay
• Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight.
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process
At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 5^th September 2025
If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at 

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us