CASEWORKERS

We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced Caseworkers to provide casework and psychological support  to Forgotten Australians, inclusive of Former Child Migrants and Stolen Generations who were placed in institutional care.  The successful candidates should have an understanding of the history of institutional care, orphanages, children’s homes, and other out-of-home-care in Australia. This includes understanding of the issues / barriers faced by ‘Forgotten Australians and Child Migrants’ and the long term impact of their care experience. 

Applicants for this position must be able to demonstrate skills in providing trauma informed support, information and referral to facilitate client well-being.

The NSW Support Service for Forgotten Australians is provided out of Wattle Place which is based in Harris Park and Parramatta. The program aims to provide quality support to Forgotten Australians and Former Child migrants who were in care in Australia from the 1920’s to 1990 with counselling, supported file reading and family tracing, reunion, referrals and social activities.

We have multiple positions available with flexibility to work part time or full time. The days and hours of work will be discussed with the successful candidate. 

The annual base salary range for this position is as given below:

$70,570 to $78,824 (if this were a full time role, prorata for part time)   

The hourly rate range is $36.19 to $40.42

In addition to the base salary, there is the employers contribution (9.5%) to superannuation, leave loading (17.5%) and we offer salary packaging. 

Actual salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate being dependent on their level of experience, training and qualifications.

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The essential and desirable criteria / experience for this role are below and your application must demonstrate competencies in them:

• Formal qualifications / working towards formal qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant disciplines;
• Demonstrated experience in providing psychological support for adults who have experienced trauma (physical, sexual psychological, emotional neglect) as children.
• Ability to provide quality therapeutic casework, to develop individual tailored case plans and coordinate referral to suit client need;
• Ability to travel throughout New South Wales, interstate and work flexible hours;

Desirable

• Experience with working with Aboriginal And Torres Strait Island people and ability to ensure cultural safety;

Where is the position located?

Harris Park and Parramatta

Position Closes

Sunday 12 May 2019 at 9:30 PM sharp (NSW time).

What benefits are on offer?

Employees of Relationships Australia (NSW) enjoy salary packaging and a number of non-salary benefits that have been designed to assist in their personal and career growth and their wellbeing. We are pleased to offer the following benefits to our people: 

• Salary Packaging available to staff based on our Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) status, providing additional reduction in tax payable.
• Salary sacrificing to superannuation, some educational courses and other approved items if desired.
• up to 5 additional leave days per year (pro rata), to be used between Christmas and New Year, and on your Birthday.
• Discounted fees for courses undertaken through Relationships Australia (NSW) Professional Training.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Additional Study Leave for approved educational courses.
• Comprehensive supervision and support for practitioners.
• Comprehensive Wellness Strategy including a focus on reducing our organisational footprint on the environment, Fitness Passport, annual flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program.

RANSW is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and recognises the importance of attracting the right people for the right job. Candidates are selected in accordance with pre-determined selection criteria.

RANSW is committed to creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, this is a core part of our Reconciliation Action Plan. Australia’s First Peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.