Manager Casework Jcprp - Liverpool, Australia - NSW Department of Communities and Justice

NSW Department of Communities and Justice
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
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Liverpool, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Northern CPPYJ- Location: Liverpool, NSW, AU, 2170 Wollongong, NSW, AU, 2500 Queanbeyan, NSW, AU, 2620 Tamworth, NSW, AU, 2340 Port Macquarie, NSW, AU, 2444 Blacktown, NSW, AU, 2148 Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2300 Ballina, NSW, AU, 2478 Bathurst, NSW, AU, 2795 Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU, 2650 Coffs Harbour, NSW, AU, 2450 Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000 Central, NSW, AU, 2000- Req ID: 60008
Manager Casework JCPRP

Location:
Liverpool and various other locations (Statewide)

Ongoing & temporary opportunities

Salary:
$116, ,479 p.a. + super

Your role


You will lead and supervise a team of caseworkers and work in collaboration with the NSW Police and NSW Health to provide coordinated services to vulnerable children, young people, and families.


You will lead by example and demonstrate the principles of the Joint Child Protection Response Program and work to meet program objectives.

You will value interagency partnership, workforce diversity and prioritise safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.


You will ensure that children and young people remain the focus of assessments and make decisions, to ensure they are protected from further trauma and that they receive protective, therapeutic, and other support services as determined.


  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Welfare or a related discipline
  • Experience leading and managing teams in complex and challenging situations
  • A demonstrated understanding of trauma informed care and the impact poverty, trauma and violence has on children and their families
  • A valid drivers licence
  • National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 201
  • Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
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In return for your commitment, dedication and passion, DCJ offers:

  • Attractive base salary range $116,211
  • $119,479 p.a. plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
  • 4 weeks annual leave per year of service
  • Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
  • Flexible work practices
  • Opportunities for learning and development and Internal career progression

We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference.

We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.

We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.


Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

  • This role requires strong networking and effective collaboration with NSW Police and NSW Health to deliver high quality child protection services to vulnerable children, young people and families. How have you demonstrated capabilities to build relationships with stakeholders to achieve better outcomes for clients? What did you learn, what were the challenges and what would you differently?
  • In this role, you will manage a team of caseworkers providing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and their families. Can you please tell us about your understanding of the experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and how you will influence your caseworkers in responding to these families to achieve better outcomes?

Applications close - Monday 1st May at 11:59pm


Got a question?

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds.

This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit our careers site.


Other Information


A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. For more information visit Our Process.
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