Overview
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This is a full-time (35 hours/week) 6-month contract opportunity based in Dubbo, with some flexible working arrangements. There is a view for possible extension.
About the role
This role is responsible for leading and supervising a team of Caseworkers and support staff, ensuring safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive services for children, young people, and families.
A key focus is coaching and mentoring staff around risk and safety, strengthening decision-making, and ensuring compliance with PSP policy and procedures. You will provide direct supervision and oversight of outcomes for caseworkers, attend home visits, lead team meetings, and represent Uniting at inter-agency forums — working in close collaboration with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).
You will ensure the PSP Caseworker team delivers a contemporary, permanency and restoration-focused Practice Framework that is trauma-informed, culturally competent, and responsive to the individual needs of children and young people.
About you
* Tertiary qualification in a community service field.
* Demonstrated leadership experience, with a proven ability to supervise, coach, and mentor casework teams.
* Strong expertise in risk and safety assessment in the child protection context, with sound knowledge of PSP legislation, frameworks, and compliance requirements.
* Appropriate First Nations cultural knowledge and understanding is important to deliver effectively in this role.
* Skilled in decision-making for children's best interests, with a commitment to hearing the voices of children and young people.
* Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and inter-agency collaboration skills.
* Ability to work under pressure, monitor outcomes, and ensure accountability in service delivery.
* Knowledge and understanding of sector trends and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Benefits and culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there's more:
* Welcoming you exactly as you are.
* Work you'll be proud of.
* Salary packaging options
* Wellbeing programs
* Learning and development opportunities
* Regular supervision, support, and team meetings
* Flexible working arrangements
* A diverse and inclusive workplace
Other information
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and Reference Checks.
Closing date: 11:55pm Tuesday 14 October 2025
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