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Job Category: Social Work

Recruitment & HR Officer (Child Welfare space)

Posted 6 days ago

Role: Recruitment & HR Officer 
Type: Permanent, Full Time 
Location: North West Sydney
Salary: $75k – $90k + Super + Bonus and Perks.
 
Do you have experience in recruitment and some child protection related experience? This role is immediately available so don’t hesitate to get in touch today!
 
The Role

Working for an organisation that promotes safety and supports vulnerable young people in the child protection space, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring staff, as well as developing strategies to maintain staffing pipelines. You will be screening, interviewing and onboarding successful candidates, liaising with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, as well as providing essential HR services.
 
Requirements
 

  • Child protection related experience (either working in, or recruiter for).
  • Qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field – although relevant Child Protection related qualifications (Diploma in Community Service, Bachelor of Social Work, etc) plus recruitment experience would be highly received.
  • Previous recruitment and HR experience.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.

 
Further Info
 
In return you will be receive a salary in the range of  $75k – $90k + Super + Bonus and Perks

Don’t wait, to find out more click Apply, or contact me directly.

Josh
M: 0413 293 383
E: Josh@welfarers.com.au

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Compliance & Risk Manager (OOHC)

Posted 6 days ago

Role: Compliance Manager
Type: Permanent, Full Time 
Location: North West Sydney
Salary: $110k – $135k + Super + Perks.
 
Do you have compliance experience in the child protection space? Or are you a Operations Manager in a Child Protection role who has worked alongside compliance? This role is immediately available, so get in touch today!
 
The Role

Working alongside senior management, your role will be to ensure the day to day operation are meeting the regulatory compliance, ensuring operational integrity of the service. You will oversee the organisations activity,  identify and assess risks related to child safeguarding, which will ensure that children in residential OOHC are in a safe environment. You will also liaise with the OCG to ensure accreditation standards are being met.
 
Requirements
 

  • Degree level qualifications in social work, psychology or related fields,
  • Extensive Child Protection experience (OOHC would be an advantage)
  • Experience in compliance (either directly, or as an Operations Manager)
  • Drivers licence

 
Further Info
 
In return you will be receive a salary in the range of  $110k – $135k + Super + Perks

Don’t wait, to find out more click Apply, or contact me directly.

Josh
M: 0413 293 383
E: Josh@welfarers.com.au

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Child/Senior Child Protection Practitioner – Katherine NT

Posted 3 weeks ago

Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Katherine – Northern Territory
Remuneration: $87-127k + Super  


Do you have case management experience supporting children and families in either OOHC or Child Protection? Looking for an adventure in the Northern Territory? This role is available immediately, so don’t hesitate and get in touch today!

 

Role
In this role you will use your experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families to carry out necessary assessments of individual, family and community issues. You will use appropriate methods of intervention and provide provide comprehensive case management support to children, families and carers in foster care placements.  You will also help keep children connected to culture and where appropriate maintain a relationship with birth families.

 

Requirements
  • Degree qualification in social work, psychology or relevant community welfare fields.
  • Previous case management experience in a child protection/family support setting. 
  • Skills in assessment of child protection, family and community dynamics
  • Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles or light planes, as required, and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as necessary.

 

Further info
In return, you will be offered a salary in the region of $87-127k + Super (inclusive of location allowances). Relocation costs are also available for candidates.

 

Don’t wait, to find out more click Apply, or contact me directly.

Ed Cockburn
M: 0406 664 779
E: Edward@welfarers.com.au

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Child Protection Practitioner

Posted 4 weeks ago

Type: Full Time
Location: Darwin – Northern Territory
Remuneration: $90-116k + Super

Do you have case management experience supporting children and families in either OOHC or Child Protection? Looking for an adventure in the Northern Territory? This role is available immediately, so don’t hesitate and get in touch today! Based in Darwin this role covers a large part of the northern part of the Territory including the Tiwi Islands, West Arnhem and Daly Regions. You’ll be expected to drive across country and fly in light aircrafts to get to the communities you’re working with.
 
 
Role

In this role you will use your experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families to carry out necessary assessments of individual, family and community issues. You will use appropriate methods of intervention and provide provide comprehensive case management support to children, families and carers in foster care placements.  You will also help keep children connected to culture and where appropriate maintain a relationship with birth families.
 
Requirements

  • Degree qualification in social work, psychology or relevant community welfare fields.
  • Previous case management experience in a child protection/family support setting. 
  • Skills in assessment of child protection, family and community dynamics
  • Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles or light planes, as required, and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as necessary.

 
Further info

In return, you will be offered a salary in the region of $99-116k + Super. Allowances for staying away when you are in communities is also on offer. Relocation costs are also available for candidates.
 
Don’t wait, to find out more click Apply, or contact me directly.

Ed Cockburn
M: 0406 664 779
E: Edward@welfarers.com.au

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Practice Leader – Alice Springs

Posted 4 weeks ago

Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Alice Springs – Northern Territory
Remuneration: $115 – 129k + Super  


Do you have extensive experience working with children and families in either OOHC or Child Protection? Looking for an adventure in the Northern Territory? This role is available immediately, so don’t hesitate and get in touch today!

 

Role
In this role you will provide professional leadership and support to front line practitioners to assist them in developing their practice, develop a culture of practice excellence and a contribute to continuous improvement. You will support practitioners both in the field and in office based training, conduct case reviews and identify themes that will contribute towards continuous improvement.  

 

Requirements
  • Degree qualification in social work, psychology or relevant community welfare fields.
  • Sound knowledge of child protection standards, (NT specific is desirable but by no means essential) 
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and an ability to review complex information and develop evidence based recommendations 
  • Preparedness to travel in 4WD vehicles or light planes, as required, and ability to undertake travel including overnight stays as necessary.

 

Further info
In return, you will be offered a salary in the region of $115-129k + Super (inclusive of location allowances). Relocation costs are also available for candidates.

 

Don’t wait, to find out more click Apply, or contact me directly.

We’re also recruiting for a number of other roles in the NT, if this role or location isn’t exactly what you’re looking for feel free to reach out about other opportunities 

Ed Cockburn
M: 0406 664 779
E: Edward@welfarers.com.au

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Case Manager – Children & Families (Aboriginal Identified)

Posted 1 month ago

Type: Permanent, Full Time role.
Location: Western Sydney
Salary: $80 – 98K + Super + Salary Packaging
 
Do you identify as Aboriginal, have experience working with families and have a passion for having a positive impact on young Aboriginal people? This role is immediately available, so don’t hesitate to get in touch today!

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

ROLE

Your role will be to work intensively to support a caseload of families/carers in order prevent Aboriginal children being removed into care, or restore Aboriginal children with their families. You will work directly in the home environment, undertaking comprehensive assessments, develop, implement and review clinical therapeutic treatments and interventions that identify strengths as well as areas of risk. 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Qualifications in Community Services or relevant field.
  • Case management experience.
  • Flexibility to see families in a home setting and outside normal business hours.
  • Drivers licence.

MORE INFO

In return, you will be offered a salary in the region of $80 – 98K + Super + Salary Packaging. You will also receive flexibility, career growth, staff incentives, opportunities for recognition, a supportive work environment, and more!

Don’t wait, to find out more click Apply, or contact me directly today.

Josh
M: 0413 293 383
E: Josh@welfarers.com.au

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Manager – Family Services Mildura

Posted 1 month ago

Type: Full Time
Salary: SCHADS Level 7 – $113k – $119k + Super + NFP salary packaging benefits
Location: Mildura

The Client:
Welfare Recruitment Solutions have partnered with CatholicCare Victoria to assist in the recruitment of a Manager – Family Services, on a full time permanent basis. The role is to be based in Mildura with some travel around the region required.

The Role:
As the successful candidate your role will be to oversee Integrated Family Services and Kinship Care. You will directly manage two team leaders and a wider team of about 10 practitioners. You will ensure quality, viability, innovation and growth across the services and professional practice. You will build and maintain links with funding bodies and other stakeholders and help to support the team in their development and support them as required.

The Successful Candidate:
In order to be successful in this role, you will have the following:

  • Previous experience working in a leadership role ideally in family support, child protection or DFV
  • Degree level qualifications in social work, psychology or similar field
  • Demonstrated experience leading a team and people management
  • Strong understanding of a variety of theoretical frameworks and intervention strategies relevant to working with children young people and families
  • Drivers License 

Further Info:
In return you will be offered a salary inline with level 7 of the SCHADS award, $113-119k + Super + NFP salary packaging benefits. You’ll also be entitled to 21 days personal leave, flexible working and a range of other benefits.

To discuss the role further and to get the full position description please give me a call on 0406 664 779 or email: Edward@welfarers.com.au.

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Regional Manager – OOHC

Posted 2 months ago

Role: Regional Manager (OOHC – Residential Services)
Type: Permanent, Full Time 
Location: Wagga Wagga and Queanbeyan (based from one location, with travel across both locations).
Salary: $110k – $120k + Super + Full Use Vehicle + Salary Packaging
 
Do you have experience overseeing OOHC services and providing support to staff? This role is immediately available – so don’t hesitate to get in touch today!
 
The Role

Your role will be to oversee the residential program, which comprises a number of therapeutic houses clustered in both Queanbeyan and Wagga. You will  provide a supportive management style, ensuring that the services run in line with their contractual obligations, follow best practice guidelines and ensure excellent outcomes for children in the program.
 
Requirements
 

  • Degree level qualifications in social work, psychology or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience managing services in the child protection space (ideally residential OOHC).
  • Experience supporting children young people and families from Aboriginal and CALD backgrounds.
  • Drivers licence.

 
Further Info
 

In return, you will be offered a salary in the region of $110 – 120K + Super + Car + the benefits of Salary Packaging associated for working with a NFP organisation. You will also receive access to ongoing training and professional development.

 

Candidates will be reviewed as soon as they are received so don’t wait, to find out more click Apply, or call me directly today!

Josh
M: 0413 293 383
E: Josh@welfarers.com.au

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Regional Manager – OOHC

Posted 2 months ago

Role: Regional Manager (OOHC – Residential Services)
Type: Permanent, Full Time 
Location: Queanbeyan and Wagga Wagga (based from one location, with travel across both locations).
Salary: $110k – $120k + Super + Full Use Vehicle + Salary Packaging
 
Do you have experience overseeing OOHC services and providing support to staff? This role is immediately available – so don’t hesitate to get in touch today!
 
The Role

Your role will be to oversee the residential program, which comprises a number of therapeutic houses clustered in both Queanbeyan and Wagga. You will  provide a supportive management style, ensuring that the services run in line with their contractual obligations, follow best practice guidelines and ensure excellent outcomes for children in the program.
 
Requirements
 

  • Degree level qualifications in social work, psychology or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience managing services in the child protection space (ideally residential OOHC).
  • Experience supporting children young people and families from Aboriginal and CALD backgrounds.
  • Drivers licence.

 
Further Info
 

In return, you will be offered a salary in the region of $110 – 120K + Super + Car + the benefits of Salary Packaging associated for working with a NFP organisation. You will also receive access to ongoing training and professional development.

 

Candidates will be reviewed as soon as they are received so don’t wait, to find out more click Apply, or call me directly today!

Josh
M: 0413 293 383
E: Josh@welfarers.com.au

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Housing Case Manager

Posted 2 months ago

Type: Monday – Friday (4 or 5 days/week)
Location: Inner West Sydney
Remuneration: $78 – 85k + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
Do you have case management experience and passion to help women experiencing homelessness? Welfare Recruitment Solutions have been approached by an industry leading not-for-profit to find a Case Manager for their transitional housing and outreach service catering for women looking for longer term housing options. This role is a full time (but 4 days/week would be considered) permanent opportunity and available immediately, so get in touch today!
 
The Role:

You will be responsible for providing case management to clients who are in transitional accommodation and/or at risk of systemic disadvantage. You will proactively and resourcefully support clients facing unique challenges by undertaking initial assessments, as well as coordinating longer term case plans. You will be motivated to create meaningful relationships and encourage positive changes in those you work alongside.
 
Candidate: 

  • Experience working with people experiencing homelessness in NSW
  • Experience in needs assessment, safety planning, case coordination and advocacy for service users and in individualised outcomes- focused service delivery.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, community services or equivalent.
  • Drivers License

 
Further Info:
 
In return you will be offered a salary in the range of $78 – 85K + Super + the benefits of Salary Packaging associated for working with a Not-for-profit organisation. 
 
The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse staff team. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
 
Only women may apply. Under Section 34(J) Discrimination Act 1991, it is a genuine occupational qualification to be female for this position.   

Don’t wait, to find out more click Apply, or contact me directly today.

Ed Cockburn
0406 664 779
Edward@welfarers.com.au

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