Join an organisation that achieves real outcomes for children, young people and their families.
At OzChild we are on a journey to discover and apply new approaches and best practices to achieve better outcomes for vulnerable Australians through the programs and services we deliver. This is achieved through collaboration. We provide solutions that improve outcomes for our clients. Our approach is strategic and agile as well as being systemic and forward-thinking.
As the organisation aims to strengthen our impact through evidence-based programs, the OzChild leadership team has committed to developing, training and evolving our people as enablers to achieving our strategic objective to grow and disrupt the sector.
Shepparton, VIC $100,000 - $115,000 / Year FP - Full-time Permanent
OzChild is a leading child and family services organisation committed to strengthening families and keeping children safe, supported, and safely at home wherever possible.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Caseworker to join our Restoring Families MST-CAN team based in Goulburn.
About the Program
MST-CAN (Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect) is an intensive, evidence-based program supporting families where children and young people are at risk of entering out-of-home care due to abuse, neglect, family violence, mental health concerns, substance misuse, and other complex challenges.
The program works intensively with families in their homes and communities to strengthen parenting, improve family functioning, and create safer, more stable environments for children.
About the Role
As the Clinical Caseworker, you will work alongside MST-CAN Therapists and the broader clinical team to provide practical, therapeutic, and casework support to families with complex needs.
This hands-on role involves outreach and home-based work, supporting family engagement, crisis intervention, safety planning, and linking families with appropriate community supports. You will collaborate closely with Child Protection and other stakeholders to help families achieve sustainable change.
Key Responsibilities
* Build strong relationships with children, young people, and families
* Support engagement in MST-CAN treatment and intervention plans
* Assist with assessment, case planning, and safety responses
* Provide practical in-home support to improve parenting and family functioning
* Link families with housing, education, health, and community supports
* Work collaboratively with Child Protection and service providers
* Maintain accurate case documentation and program requirements
* Participate in supervision, team consultation, and professional development
* Participate in an after-hours on-call roster (approximately 1 week in 4, if required)
About You
You are passionate about supporting vulnerable children and families and confident working within complex family systems.
You will bring:
* Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, or related discipline
* Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and families
* Strong understanding of child protection and risk management
* Ability to engage resistant or hard-to-reach families
* Excellent communication and case management skills
* Commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed, and inclusive practice
* Current driver's licence and willingness to travel within the region
OZCHILD OFFERS
* Evidence-informed training and ongoing professional development
* Comprehensive MST-CAN model training and clinical support
* SCHADS Level 5 salary: $100,776.00
* On call allowance $5000 (If applicable)
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus $2,650 meals & entertainment
* Ex-gratia days at Christmas and Easter
* Employee wellbeing and support programs
* Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Position Description available upon request.
OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.
OzChild is committed to providing a recruitment process which embeds the values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and commit to making reasonable adjustments where necessary to ensure all individuals have equal opportunity to fully participate in the process. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of diverse gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural and religious backgrounds to apply.
OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.
OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.
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