At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families facing challenges with trauma-informed casework and advocacy.
- Company: Join CatholicCare Wollongong, a not-for-profit dedicated to community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, salary packaging, generous leave, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in families' lives while building strong community connections.
- Qualifications: Diploma in Social Work or related field; experience with complex family needs.
The predicted salary is between 49.16 - 50.25 $ per hour.
About The Role
As a Family Strengthening Practitioner, you will deliver high-quality casework to families experiencing complex challenges.
Within your caseload, you will provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive and child-centred support through home visits and direct engagement that strengthens families and improves outcomes for children.
You will build relationships with external stakeholders including DCJ, and advocate for families to access appropriate supports to help them overcome barriers.
The role is also key in providing crisis response and adjusting case plans as required to ensure child safety.
- Hourly Pay rate: $49.16 to $50.25 (depending on experience)
- Hours per week: 38
- Position type: Permanent, Full Time
- Location: Macarthur & Southern Highlands
What We Offer
We know that a healthy work life balance supports our employees. In addition to this we offer:
• Increase your tax savings by up to $18,550 through Salary Packaging!
- 15 days paid Personal Leave each year
- 3 paid additional days leave at Christmas time
- Access a range of employee benefits, including Fitness Passport and free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Refer a friend and get rewarded through our Refer a Friend Program!
- Enjoy time with your newest family member with up to 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
What You Bring To The Role
- Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience delivering intensive and trauma-informed casework with families.
- Experience working with families experiencing child protection risk, domestic and family violence, mental health and complex needs.
- Understanding of child safety, trauma, mandatory reporting and family vulnerability.
- Strong engagement and relationship building skills, with ability to emotionally regulate in complex situations.
- Ability to build trust with families in complex environments.
- Confidence documenting observations and updating case records.
- Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to travel across Macarthur and Wingecarribee regions.
About Us
Catholic Care Wollongong is a local not for profit organisation committed to helping those in need, regardless of background or circumstances.
Our vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where the dignity of every person is respected and valued.
We provide services across all stages of life including early childhood education, out of school hours care, community aged and disability care, foster care, school counselling and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Macarthur regions.
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- For more information, please contact: Louise Hampson at
- Close Date: 31 October 2026
This role may close before the official date as we review applications continuously.
We value diversity and inclusion.
Catholic Care Wollongong welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to child safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All roles require probity and pre-employment checks.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Family Strengthening Practitioner in Campbelltown employer: CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong
CatholicCare Wollongong is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassionate care and community impact, making it an ideal workplace for Registered Nurses seeking meaningful roles outside traditional hospital settings. With a strong focus on employee growth, the organisation offers generous benefits such as tax-free salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture that values collaboration and flexibility. Located in the beautiful Illawarra region, this role allows you to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
Contact Details:
CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong Recruitment Team
