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Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia? With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities. Full time contract to June 2026. Based in Newcastle.
About Role
Every child has a right to a safe, happy and permanent home connected to family, community and culture. When children under the age of 18 years, for safety reasons, cannot live with their family or carers we work with the Department of Community and Justice (DCJ) to support them be safe and work out the best options for their long-term care and wellbeing outcomes. This may include returning the children to their family's care or being cared for by foster carers on a long‑term basis.
SSI delivers specialist out‑of‑home care and permanency support services that provide a culturally appropriate model for children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds aged 0–18 years. We have a strong commitment to culturally responsive services. Wherever possible, we support children to be cared for by foster carers who share the same culture as the children; where this is not possible, we maximise opportunities for children to be connected with their family's ethnic background, religion, and language.
About You
You will bring a commitment to working collaboratively with children, families and communities, including Aboriginal and diverse cultures.
In this role, you will be required to work closely with children, their families and foster carers as well as DCJ and other organisations to help children understand why they are in care and be supported to meet their education, health, social and cultural needs.
Responsibilities
* Maintain effective relationships with children, families and foster carers, collecting, assessing and documenting information about their safety and wellbeing.
* Help plan and support those involved in a child's care to respond to their needs.
* Conduct intensive home visits with families, providing educational, practical, social and emotional support to all parties.
* Work closely and collaboratively with partner agencies such as DCJ and various internal and external service/support providers to ensure successful outcomes for children and their families.
* Maintain accurate documentation in line with OCG standards and best practices relating to children's care and case management.
* Takes responsibility for ongoing learning and professional reflective practices that assist in maintaining high standards in casework.
Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.
Essential Criteria
* Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, welfare/community services or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
* Knowledge of current child protection legislation/framework and out‑of‑home care practice models.
* Demonstrated skills in preparing and writing high quality case plans and assessment reports.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build long‑lasting relationships.
* A full unrestricted NSW driver's licence.
About Us
Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community‑based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach, we help everyone thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society. We support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programmes include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, influencing government and international affairs and providing thought leadership in our sector nationally and globally.
About Our Benefits
* Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax‑free, meaning more take‑home pay.
* Industry‑leading flexible working arrangements supported to work from home and office, including a 9‑day fortnight.
* Access to in‑house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
* Access to our in‑house wellbeing programs.
* Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.
About Our Recruitment Process
SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people's safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
Our Commitment to Diversity
SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close
Thursday 18th December 2025. If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at, or call us at 0468 836 759.
Note
Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.
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