Child Protection Caseworker Full Time Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

at Department of Families, Fairness & Housing

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Commencement Salary of $100,894 to $114,476 +Super

Access free Child Protection Wellbeing Programs
Generous Leave Provisions
Excellent Regional benefits

Access free Child Protection Wellbeing Programs
Generous Leave Provisions
Excellent Regional benefits

We have multiple opportunities across metro and regional locations! Be part of the child protection team and make a real change to the lives of others

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

Featured

Listed four days ago

Community and Family Support Caseworker

at CatholicCare Social Services Hunter Manning

This is a Full time job

Maitland, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

$51 - $53.31 per hour

Make a real impact with vulnerable youth & families
Flexible part-time role across the Maitland region
Join a supportive, trauma-informed team culture

Make a real impact with vulnerable youth & families
Flexible part-time role across the Maitland region
Join a supportive, trauma-informed team culture

Help young people and families thrive in a rewarding, trauma-informed community support role.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) Caseworker

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Liverpool, Sydney NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about improving the life chances of children and helping families to live happy and fulfilling lives? We are hiring now!

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed three days ago

Case worker - Out of Home Care

at Uniting WA

This is a Full time job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Opportunity to join a rapidly growing team
Excellent career development and training opportunities
Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 per year

Opportunity to join a rapidly growing team
Excellent career development and training opportunities
Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 per year

Join an organisation that recognises and appreciates the team's contribution and has a person centred and values driven approach.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Child Protection Practitioner

at Department of Families, Fairness & Housing

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Commencement salary of $81,496 - $98,955 per annum

Must be available to attend an online assessment centre on 8th July 2026
A valid driver’s licence is required
Masters or bachelor’s in social work or psychology preferred

Must be available to attend an online assessment centre on 8th July 2026
A valid driver’s licence is required
Masters or bachelor’s in social work or psychology preferred

Be part of the child protection team and make a real change to the lives of others, by keeping families safe and strong.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Child Protection Caseworker - Muswellbrook

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

$89,934 to $116,969 pa + super + leave loading

Work with the largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous leave entitlements including flex leave

Work with the largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous leave entitlements including flex leave

DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Youth Homelessness Case Worker

at Youth Off The Streets Ltd

This is a Full time job

Marrickville, Sydney NSW

SCHADS L4 PP 1 $44.58 per hour

Salary packaging up to $15,900
EAP for yourself and your family
Purchased leave, gifted leave, self‑care leave

Salary packaging up to $15,900
EAP for yourself and your family
Purchased leave, gifted leave, self‑care leave

Empower young people to move from crisis to connection through compassionate, trauma‑informed case management.

subClassification: Housing & Homelessness ServicesHousing & Homelessness Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

11d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) Caseworker - Wollongong

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Wollongong, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about improving the life chances of children and helping families to live happy and fulfilling lives? We are hiring now!

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) Caseworker - Port Macquarie

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about improving the life chances of children and helping families to live happy and fulfilling lives? We are hiring now!

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

at Department of Families, Fairness & Housing

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Commencement Salary of $100,894 to $114,476 +Super

Access free Child Protection Wellbeing Programs
Generous Leave Provisions
Excellent Regional benefits

Access free Child Protection Wellbeing Programs
Generous Leave Provisions
Excellent Regional benefits

We have multiple opportunities across metro and regional locations! Be part of the child protection team and make a real change to the lives of others

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Youth Justice Caseworker - Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre, Youth Justice

at Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Kariong, Gosford & Central Coast NSW

$107,131 - $116,969 pa

Operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Help make a difference to a young persons life!
Enhance Young peoples functioning and support reintegration

Operate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Help make a difference to a young persons life!
Enhance Young peoples functioning and support reintegration

Provide front line services to young people at a Youth Justice Centre or Community Office.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Child Protection Caseworker (Helpline & After Hours)

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Liverpool, Sydney NSW

We are recruiting to several roles in our Child Protection Helpline and After-Hours Response team. This is a targeted recruitment. While all...

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

15d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Child Protection Caseworker - Western NSW

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Cowra, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about improving the life chances of children and helping families to live happy and fulfilling lives? We are hiring now!

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Child Protection Caseworker - Western NSW

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Dubbo, Dubbo & Central NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about improving the life chances of children and helping families to live happy and fulfilling lives? We are hiring now!

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Child Protection Caseworker - Narrabri | New England

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Narrabri, Tamworth & North West NSW

$89,934 to $116,969 pa + super + leave loading

Work with the largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous leave entitlements including flex leave

Work with the largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous leave entitlements including flex leave

DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

14d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Child Protection Caseworker - Western NSW

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Cobar, Dubbo & Central NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about improving the life chances of children and helping families to live happy and fulfilling lives? We are hiring now!

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed seven days ago

Case Support Worker

at Department of Justice and Community Safety

This is a Full time job

Morwell, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC

$63,968 - $76,951 plus superannuation

Ongoing, full-time position based in Morwell
Salary range $63,968 - $76,951 plus superannuation
Contribute to community safety and reducing recidivism in young people

Ongoing, full-time position based in Morwell
Salary range $63,968 - $76,951 plus superannuation
Contribute to community safety and reducing recidivism in young people

An exciting opportunity to join the Victorian Public Service as a Case Support Worker in Morwell!

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) Caseworker - Tamworth

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Tamworth, Tamworth & North West NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about improving the life chances of children and helping families to live happy and fulfilling lives? We are hiring now!

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

14d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Child Protection Caseworker - Western NSW

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Bourke, Far West & North Central NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about improving the life chances of children and helping families to live happy and fulfilling lives? We are hiring now!

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Child Protection Caseworker - Murrumbidgee

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Leeton, Wagga Wagga & Riverina NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Do you have a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Welfare or similar?

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

Case Worker

at Melbourne City Mission

This is a Full time job

Braybrook, Melbourne VIC

Competitive Base Salary + Super + Salary Packaging

Work within a values driven, progressive organisation
Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges
Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available

Work within a values driven, progressive organisation
Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges
Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available

Provide rapid response to young people and their families to prevent family breakdown and entry to the Child Protection and Out-of-Home Care system.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Caseworker – Doorways for Men

at Uniting NSW & ACT

This is a Full time job

Campbelltown, Sydney NSW

Base annual salary $82,622 to $90,226 negotiable

Join a highly regarded not-for-profit
Access to generous NFP salary packaging options
Career development opportunities

Join a highly regarded not-for-profit
Access to generous NFP salary packaging options
Career development opportunities

Uniting is seeking an experienced caseworker to join our team in Campbelltown.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Child Protection Caseworker - Western NSW

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Coonamble, Dubbo & Central NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about improving the life chances of children and helping families to live happy and fulfilling lives? We are hiring now!

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed seven days ago

Advanced Case Manager Foster Care & Recruitment

at Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania) Limited

This is a Full time job

Werribee, Melbourne VIC

SCHADS Level 5 + Super + Salary Packaging

Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
Full-time, Ongoing position
Based in Werribee

Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
Full-time, Ongoing position
Based in Werribee

Provide high quality support and case management to volunteer carers and children who are unable to live at home with their families

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Child & Adolescent Assertive Case Worker

at St Patrick's Community Support Centre

This is a Full time job

Fremantle, Perth WA

SCHADS Level 4/5

This is a unique outreach-based role focused on supporting children and young people (0–17 years) experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

subClassification: Housing & Homelessness ServicesHousing & Homelessness Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Youth Pathway Case Manager

at Outcare

This is a Full time job

Jandakot, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Be the positive change agent for our clients
Work within a collaborative and supportive environment
Build the "stage" from which our clients can perform their very best

Be the positive change agent for our clients
Work within a collaborative and supportive environment
Build the "stage" from which our clients can perform their very best

Case management role within a redesigned portfolio focused on bettering outcomes for our youth

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Child and Family Caseworker

at Women's Community Shelters

This is a Full time job

Revesby, Sydney NSW

If you enjoy working directly with children as an experienced caseworker and ready to bring hope and make an impact join us at Biyani House.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Child Protection Caseworker - Murrumbidgee

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Cootamundra, Wagga Wagga & Riverina NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Do you have a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Welfare or similar?

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed eight days ago

Case Worker - Families Together

at Veritas House

This is a Full time job

Orange, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW

$51 – $53.31 per hour

Full time Permanent role based in either Bathurst or Orange
NFP Salary Packaging Options - increase your take home pay

Full time Permanent role based in either Bathurst or Orange
NFP Salary Packaging Options - increase your take home pay

Join us on a full time Permanent basis as Case Worker for our Families Together program.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

8d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Child Protection Caseworker - Mid North Coast

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast NSW

Being a Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult. Sometimes, you may have to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships...

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

18d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Child Protection Caseworker - Murrumbidgee region

at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

This is a Full time job

Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga & Riverina NSW

$89,934 – $116,969 pa + superannuation & loading

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Be a part of NSW's largest child protection organisation
Ongoing career development and support
Generous entitlements including flex leave and access to Fitness Passport

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Do you have a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Welfare or similar?

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed eight days ago

Advocate

at Office of the Guardian for Children and Young People

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

$102,171 - $108,071 (1.0FTE) per annum + super)

Unique advocacy role making a positive impact on young lives
Diverse work across both residential care and youth justice settings
Join a passionate, values-driven team—multiple roles available

Unique advocacy role making a positive impact on young lives
Diverse work across both residential care and youth justice settings
Join a passionate, values-driven team—multiple roles available

Advocate for and support the rights, safety and wellbeing of children and young people in care.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

8d ago•Expiring

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