Family Services (Child Protection) Practitioner – Located in Morwell

Salary - $61 - $64 per hour (depending on experience) + super



Benefits:

• Mon – Fri, Fulltime hour
• Pay rate for locum: $61 - $64 per hour + super
• Continued career growth and development
• Opportunity to utilise your skills to support vulnerable women and children
• Support Aboriginal Children and Families in a Culturally Safe Way

Why work with Client Organisation:

Our client organisation is a child-safe NFP committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. They honour all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.



About the role:

Tradewind is recruiting Senior Case Managers to join a leading NFP Morwell. The program supports Aboriginal children under statutory orders, providing care and protection in line with cultural practices. This is a unique opportunity to lead investigations, complete child wellbeing assessments, and make recommendations to promote safety and wellbeing. Locum role for 3-6 months with the potential to become permanent for the right person


Key duties:

• Lead investigations and conduct comprehensive child wellbeing assessments
• Make recommendations around the child’s needs and safety
• Submit court reports and provide ongoing case management for children under statutory orders
• Work closely with the team to ensure culturally appropriate care is delivered
• Maintain a focus on cultural safety for the children and families involved

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor's or Diploma qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, or a related field (minimum 2 years of experience if Diploma qualified)
• Direct child and family case management experience
• Cultural competency is required for those looking to transition to a permanent role
• Strong understanding of the child protection system and ability to work with statutory clients

Why work with Tradewind?

Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest-growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.

If you're an experienced Senior Case Manager ready to step into this important role, apply now or send your CV for more information!

How to apply: 

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website 

Alternatively, email your resume to teamfam@twrecruitment.com.au  

For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562.

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.