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Caseworker – Intensive Family Preservation

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Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia Uniting NSW & ACT Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

**About the Role

*This is a part-time (28 hours per week) contract opportunity until April 2026 and will be based in Dubbo with some travel to Wellington and Narromine.

  • working 4 consecutive each week (flexibility around days)
  • possibility for extension***

Are you passionate about strengthening families and keeping children safe at home? As a Caseworker in our Intensive Family Preservation (IFP) team, you'll work closely with families at risk of entering the child protection system, providing intensive, strengths-based support to help them build resilience, develop parenting skills, and create a safer home environment.

At Uniting, we believe that supporting families before a crisis leads to better outcomes for children. Your work will be pivotal in:

  • Preventing unnecessary entry into Out of Home Care (OOHC)
  • Conducting child and family assessments and providing intensive home visiting support
  • Providing planning and support for the safety of children, and young people and taking appropriate action where the safety of a child or young person is at risk
  • Developing collaborative case plans with families and providing skills, knowledge and practical support for caregivers and children to support families to feel better equipped to nurture their children's development and wellbeing.
  • Connecting families to community services and long-term support where necessary

About You

We welcome both experienced professionals and recent graduates who are ready to make a difference. To thrive in this role, you'll need:

  • A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, or a related field (Minimum Diploma)
  • Experience (or placement experience) working with children and families in a casework capacity
  • An understanding of child protection, risk assessment, and trauma-informed practice
  • Strong relationship-building skills to engage with families and break down barrier
  • A commitment to working collaboratively and providing culturally responsive support, including with Aboriginal families
  • Excellent time management skills in managing and prioritising face to face and administration components of the role are completed

What's in it for you

  • Comprehensive induction & mentoring – shadowing support
  • Use of a work vehicle for home visits (travel approx mins)
  • Professional supervision & access to a Casework Specialist to guide your work
  • Flexible work arrangements and a workplace that values diversity & inclusion
  • Additional benefits including salary packaging, wellbeing programs, extra leave over Christmas, and recognition rewards (Fitness Passport)

How to apply

Click "Apply Now" and upload your resume as part of your application (we do not accept applications via email)

If you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting Talent Acquisition Team at or

Applications close: 11:55pm, Monday 15th September 2025

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.