• Full time
• Max term until 30 June 2024
• Based in Hobart

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

The Case Worker provides casework support to migrants in transition within a number of programs. You will provide individualised support to clients to identify strengths and needs and assist in setting and attaining identified goals and work with other agencies and organisations in a collaborative approach to source appropriate support for clients. You will also contribute to co-design process and adapt and innovate ways of working in order to improve Red Cross’s response to the needs of migrants in transition

What you will bring

• Proven ability to provide high quality, specialist casework support and case management
• Demonstrated understanding of how to holistically assess complex client needs, including conducting risk assessments, and developing effective case plans and safety planning
• Proven ability to identify service gaps and manage complex cases within a context of competing priorities
• Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds who have experienced grief, loss, torture, and trauma and who experience ongoing safety risks
• A sound understanding of the social political issues and needs impacting migrants in transition
• Working with vulnerable people check and Driver Licence

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

Further information 

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4. Salary from $82,063.28 FTE + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below.

For additional enquiries, please contact Ali Dugan on 0408727649 for a confidential discussion.

Position description:  Case Worker - MSP (S&T) (HRC0084156).pdf

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

Job Ref #: 522872