Caseworker

Centacare Catholic Country SA - Whyalla is hiring a Full time Caseworker role in Whyalla, SA. Apply now to be part of our team.

Centacare Catholic Country SA - Whyalla is hiring a Full time Caseworker role in Whyalla, SA. Apply now to be part of our team.

Job summary :

• Looking for candidates available to work :

Monday : Morning, Afternoon

Are you a qualified Social Worker passionate about supporting families?

About Us

At Centacare Catholic Country SA, we are committed to service excellence, we will strive to build safe, sustainable, vibrant, innovative and engaged communities in the regions we serve.

We employ approximately 150 staff across our regional footprint, with offices located in Coober Pedy, Ceduna, Kadina, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Streaky Bay and Whyalla.

We support people in the areas of family, youth and children, health and well-being, education and training, homelessness and domestic violence.

We are an inclusive, child safe and a quality accredited organisation.

Job Description

Location : Whyalla, South Australia.

Status : Full-Time Contract to 30 June 2027 working 38 hours per week

Annual Salary : from $88,090 to $94,788 per annum

About the Position

The Case Manager plays a vital role in the Intensive Family Services program which supports families with complex needs to safely move away from the child protection system. The role entails working closely with families and partners to enhance child and family safety.

As a Case Manager, your responsibilities will include :

Developing and maintaining case plans in line with program requirements.

Providing practical support and education to families, ensuring a focus on improving outcomes.

Building and maintaining partnerships with relevant organizations and ensuring culturally appropriate engagement.

Advocating for clients to access culturally appropriate support services.

Administering accurate records and reports as per funding requirements.

Why Join Us

You will have access to :

Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay

Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available

Additional leave provisions

Fantastic professional and career development opportunities

A generous external Employee Assistance Program

An inclusive, supportive and passionate team in a growing organisation

Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have :

A Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification;

Experience in providing case management, assessment and referrals;

Experience in working with and supporting families at risk;

Practical application of strengths-based family intervention approaches;

Understanding and knowledge around trauma responsive practices;

Knowledge of the impacts of child abuse and neglect;

Knowledge and understanding of basic child development principles, child care principles and family dynamics;

Highly effective negotiation and communication skills in managing challenging and confronting situations and behaviours;

Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality file management, which includes collating, maintaining and reporting on accurate data and information;

Experience in working in a highly confidential manner;

High level of communication skills (listening, verbal and written);

Demonstrated ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative;

Demonstrated ability to function as a cooperative member of a team to achieve team objectives

High level of ability in using Information Technology and Microsoft Office programs.

Requirements of the role :

Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check

Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check)

Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License)

Further Information

For more information on the position, visit www.cccsa.org.au / careers / vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.

For further information on the role, please contact Lourindi Uneddu on (08) 8645 82

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your application via email to

To be considered, candidates will be required to submit the following documentation :

Cover letter

Copy of your resume

Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)

Contact details of three professional referees

For more information on the recruitment process refer to our guide here.

Please contactHuman Resources on (08) 8644 20

Applications close 9.00am Monday 14 July 2025

PLEASE NOTE : Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria questions may not be considered.

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