- Part-time position based in Beaudesert
- $41.96ph – $45.14ph plus of Super + Salary Packaging
- Flexible, friendly organisation, Hybrid work options available
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our Early Years Centre is a hub for families with children aged 0 – 8 years of age, offering health services, family support services and holistic early childhood education which wraps around support to families accessing our service. These include (but are not limited to) supported playgroups, parenting programs and family support to help children and families thrive.
Duties
As a Case Manager (Child & Family Practitioner) within our Early Years Centre, you will
- Manage a client caseload (families who have young children aged 0-8 years ) referred by government and non-government organisations as well as self-referrals from families
- work in partnership with families to assess strengths, needs and risks, develop, implement and periodically review case plans
- make referrals that successfully link families to appropriate networks with an emphasis on building resilience and promoting stronger attachments.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:
- Salary Benefits – You can package up to $15,900 pa of you pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
- Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
- Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years
- Wellness – Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Professional development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfillment, and growth
- Our Reconciliation Commitment – a First Nations employees are entitled up to 10 days of unpaid leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on our RAP working group, and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.
Skills and experience
We want you to be successful in your new role! This means, you’ll have a degree in Social Work, Welfare or Psychology or related discipline and:
- Demonstrated experience in working with high risk children and families involved in the Child Protection system, including the application of high quality practical and therapeutic intervention and casework skills.
- High level understanding of preventative and early intervention approaches in child and family support; including demonstrated experience in partnering with parents in the development of family plans which are outcome driven and needs met.
- High level of interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with families from a range of diverse backgrounds, government departments, non-government sector and related service providers.
- Proficient in working with CALD and First Nations families.
- Current driver’s licence and valid Blue Card.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Apply Now!
To apply please follow the link and submit your current CV along with a 1 page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role
Have any questions? Please contact Margie on 0427 299 759 for a friendly, confidential discussion.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.
