Empowered by diversity:
At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
About the role:
This is a full-time contract opportunity until June 2026, located in Parkes NSW & servicing clients in Cabonne, Forbes, Parkes & Lachlan LGA's. Starting base annual salary of $94,498, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. Leave benefits included.
About the opportunity:
This is your chance to make a real and lasting impact in communities still rebuilding from the devastating 2022 Eugowra floods. Based in Parkes, you will walk alongside individuals and families across the Cabonne, Forbes, Parkes and Lachlan local government areas, helping them navigate their recovery journey and find renewed hope for the future.
We're looking for a passionate and compassionate Caseworker to join our Recovery Support Services team. This role is more than a job – it's about being there when people need it most, providing trauma-informed, person-centred support, and helping communities find strength in the face of challenge.
What you'll be doing:
* Support flood-affected individuals and families through short-term, flexible, and trauma-informed case work.
* Provide triage, assessment, referrals, and community connections to ensure people get the right support at the right time.
* Work directly in the community – whether in homes, community hubs, or recovery centres – meeting people where they are.
* Collaborate with local services and stakeholders to help strengthen recovery pathways.
* Contribute your insights and lived experiences to help shape and improve this important new service.
Your Qualifications & Experience
* A Diploma in Community Services (or related qualification).
* 2+ years' experience working with vulnerable or trauma-affected populations.
* Strong understanding of child protection and culturally responsive practice.
* Skills in outreach and case coordination.
* A current NSW Driver's Licence and NSW Working with Children Check.
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
* Starting base annual salary of $94,498 plus super
* Access to generous salary packaging options as well as access to Uniting's URewards retail partner program.
* Wellbeing programs and access to fitness passport
* Career development opportunities such as training, education.
* Amazing workplace culture
Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at
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Please note no applications will be accepted via email.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
Closing date: 11:55pm, Monday 15^th September 2025
About Uniting:
When you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.