About the Role

This permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week) is based in Dubbo, with outreach to Wellington and Narromine.

As a Therapeutic Caseworker, you’ll deliver comprehensive assessments and intensive case management using the Wraparound service model. Your efforts will support children, youth, and families at risk within the child protection system, ensuring compliance and maintaining high-quality documentation to achieve positive outcomes.

About you in the role

• Implement casework services grounded in the principles of the Wraparound Model.
• Assess the needs of children and adolescents, considering development, parenting capacity, and family environment.
• Produce clear, concise reports based on thorough analysis.
• Collaborate with partner organisations to deliver comprehensive case plans.
• Conduct safety and risk assessments

About You

You’re a compassionate professional with:

• Cultural competence and an understanding of First Nations history and protocols are essential. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• Tertiary qualification at diploma level or above in Social Work, Psychology or relevant discipline with casework experience with children, adolescents and families.
• Experience engaging families with complex needs, utilising various intervention strategies.
• A deep understanding of child protection issues and competency-based risk assessments.
• Strong advocacy skills for children, young people, and families.
• Excellent decision-making abilities, prioritising children’s best interests.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently.
• Meticulous record-keeping skills.
• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a valid driver’s license, with a willingness to transport clients as needed.

Cultural competence and an understanding of First Nations history and protocols are essential. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Benefits and Culture

• A welcoming environment that values your unique contributions.
• A competitive starting base hourly rate of $50.03 plus superannuation.
• Access to generous salary packaging options—increase your take-home pay.
• Wellbeing programs, including access to Fitness Passport.
• Exclusive access to Uniting’s URewards program.
• Opportunities for career development.
• An amazing workplace culture that inspires and supports.

For inquiries, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team at 0466 801 937 or [email protected], using the subject line: Caseworker Family Preservation (First Nations Targeted) - Dubbo enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, including National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and Reference Checks.

 About Uniting

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute 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 leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

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