Support Children and Families
The role provides casework to support children in out-of-home care (OOHC) to achieve permanency through adoption. NSW has an open adoption system, which means adopting families are encouraged to maintain relationships with the child's birth family.
* Provide guidance and advice to children and young people, families, district teams, non-government organisations, and other stakeholders.
* Conduct adoption casework including work to support family time, cultural planning, and legal orders.
* Manage case files for families considering adoption, overseeing the application and assessment process and providing training to applicants.
* Maintain and progress active adoption matters independently with minimal supervision.
* Assist in completing adoption applications in conjunction with legal services and internal paralegals.
* Ensure accurate and thorough records are maintained on Child Story.
* Provide regular updates on case progress and status to managers and colleagues as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with relevant non-government organisations as necessary and provide adoption training to those organisations when needed.
* Attend meetings at 6 Parramatta Square and other locations across the state.
What We're Looking For
* A degree in social work, social science, community welfare, youth work, or a related field.
* Experience working within the adoption or OOHC space.
* A valid driver's licence.
* A paid Working with Children Check clearance number.
Benefits
* A rewarding salary from $110,266 to $113,562 per annum plus superannuation and annual leave loading.
* Opportunities to work flexibly, with a minimum of 50% of the working week spent in a DCJ office.
* Industry-leading training in the Caseworker Development Program.
* Customised career development and support for personal and professional growth.
* Generous leave entitlements, including flexible leave arrangements.
Join Our Team
We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families, and communities. We're focused on breaking disadvantage rather than managing it.