About the role:

This is a full-time 12-month contract, located in Parkes. Starting base annual salary of $91,297 plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. 

We are recruiting for 4 x caseworkers to join our team – We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Uniting is committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace and values the unique perspectives and contributions that First Nations peoples bring to our team.

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the opportunity:

Uniting is launching an exciting new Recovery Support Service (RSS) across Western NSW, designed to support communities impacted by the 2022 Eugowra floods. As part of this important initiative, we're looking for four passionate Case Workers to join our team. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful from day one – helping individuals and families navigate their recovery journey, connect to vital supports, and build stronger futures.

As an RSS Case Worker, you'll provide short-term, flexible, and trauma-informed case work to flood-affected individuals and families, many of whom may be in temporary accommodation or experiencing ongoing challenges.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Manage a caseload of up to 60 clients
• Provide tiered support, including triage, assessment, short-term case planning, referrals, and community connections
• Collaborate closely with local services and stakeholders to ensure people get the help they need
• Work in the places that matter – including recovery centres, homes, and community hubs – always led by the needs of the people you're supporting
• Help shape a new service through your input and community insights

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Community Services or related
• 2+ years’ experience working in community services, including with vulnerable or trauma affected populations.
• Strong understanding of child protection and culturally responsive practice
• Skills in flexible outreach and short-term case coordination
• A current NSW driver’s licence and current NSW WWCC

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• Starting base annual salary$91,297 plus super.
• Access to generous salary packaging options as well as access to Uniting’s URewards retail partner program.
• Wellbeing programs and access to fitness passport
• Career development opportunities such as training, education.
• Amazing workplace culture

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected], using the subject line: Caseworkers - Recovery Support Services - Parkes enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.