Caseworker – Family Restoration and Preservation Program

Established in 1976, Taldumande Youth Services is a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting children and young people aged 10–24 years across Sydney through successful homelessness, family and youth justice programs.

We’re looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Caseworker to join our expanding Families and Justice Team on a full-time, fixed-term contract until December 2028. This role supports a unique, evidence-based Family Restoration and Preservation Program, delivering intensive outreach support to families across Greater Parramatta and Western Sydney.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Caseworker, you will deliver intensive, client-centred casework support to families with children and young people aged 12–16 years, helping to reduce risk, strengthen family relationships and promote the safety, wellbeing and long-term stability of children, young people and their families.

• Work collaboratively within a passionate, multidisciplinary team to strengthen family functioning, reduce the risk of homelessness and support family preservation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, police, government agencies and community organisations.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families.
• Provide high-quality case management, including assessment, case planning, referrals and case conferences.
• Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches tailored to the needs and risks of each young person and family.

ABOUT YOU

You are a skilled practitioner who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about achieving meaningful outcomes for vulnerable families. You communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, build trusted relationships and bring a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to your work.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, Social Sciences or a related discipline
• Minimum two years’ experience delivering case management with at-risk children and young people.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills, with strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and trauma-informed practice.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence and insured vehicle, valid Working With Children Check and National Police Check, and current First Aid Certificate.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Experience working within the Parramatta and Western Sydney regions.
• Proven ability to build rapport with children and young people.
• Experience working with family systems.
• Knowledge or experience in Brief Solution Focused Therapy and/or strengths-based practice.

WHY TALDUMANDE YOUTH SERVICES

• Ongoing training, development and succession planning opportunities.
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900, plus meals and entertainment options.
• 5 weeks annual leave after your first year and 17.5% leave loading.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible leave to recognise NAIDOC Week and Sorry Day.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

HOW TO APPLY

If you are passionate about supporting at-risk children, young people and families to achieve lasting change, please apply via the link and attach your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Taldumande Youth Services is a child safe organisation. This position is subject to employment screening and requirements under Child Protection legislation.

Taldumande Youth Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Learn more at www.taldumande.org.au

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.