Family Preservation Case Worker

_{27th August, 2026}

Are you committed to supporting Aboriginal children and families to remain safely connected to family, culture and community?

Be Recruitment is seeking experienced Family Preservation Case Workers to join a newly established program with a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in Western Sydney.

This is an opportunity to help shape a new service from the outset while delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed support to Aboriginal children, young people and families.

We are open to hearing from you if you are interested in full-time and part-time positions

This is an Aboriginal Identified position. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

What’s on offer?

• SCHADS Level 5 – $105,577 plus superannuation
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Approximately six weeks of annual leave
• Office locations across Penrith and Doonside
• Pool vehicles available for work-related travel
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• A culturally safe, community-led working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to a new program and make a meaningful difference

About the role:
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide culturally responsive, strengths-based and trauma-informed case management. Your work will support children and young people to remain safely with their families wherever possible.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering intensive family preservation case management
• Completing family assessments, risk assessments and safety planning
• Developing family-led case plans and reviewing progress
• Undertaking home visits and providing community-based support
• Working collaboratively with Family Support Workers and external stakeholders
• Building trusted relationships with Aboriginal children, families and communities
• Maintaining accurate, timely and high-quality case notes and documentation

About you

You will bring:

• Casework experience in family preservation, child protection, intensive family support or a related service
• A sound understanding of trauma-informed practice, child protection and family-centred support
• Strong communication, engagement and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal children, families and communities
• A Diploma of Community Services or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience