Defence Social Worker - Nowra (Part or full time casual employment)
Abrs manages a team of professionals who support individuals and families within the Department of Defence.
The position of Social Worker is located in Nowra, NSW with travel to ACT and some areas of NSW on occasions. This position will start in January 2026.
The successful applicant will provide support for Defence personnel and their families who are requiring assistance for a range of issues with a high degree of complexity.
Responsibilities
- Provide social work services face to face to members and their families who require your support
- Carry out a variety of welfare and risk assessments
- Create detailed reports requiring high attention to detail
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure Defence members and their families needs are consistently met
- Work efficiently across a diverse caseload to ensure that reports are created and submitted in line with Defence policy, processes and procedures
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Social Work
- Able to fit into a supportive and friendly environment where working independently is as important as working in a team.
- You will receive a high level of guidance from a very experienced management team and your skills will be developed in this role.
- Ideally have a minimum of 2 years' postgraduate experience in a social work-related position
- Must have demonstrated crisis intervention and risk assessment skills
- Possess excellent communication skills (written and oral) and have demonstrated report writing skills
- Available for either part time or Full time hours
- Possess an Australian Drivers license with the ability to occasionally travel.
- You must be an Australian Citizen
Additional information
- A number of probity checks are required including holding a current working with children and undertaking National police checks and obtaining a baseline security clearance.
To apply hit APPLY NOW as we are shortlisting for this position NOW. For a confidential discussion or to find out more about the role please call Karen Lilley on ***.
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