• Fixed Term Fulltime Position until 30th June 2028
• Monday to Friday however 4 days P/W can be negotiated
• Work alongside an experienced, welcoming and supportive team

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled practitioner who is passionate about walking alongside our clients impacted by domestic and family violence. You’ll bring a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, strong relationship-building skills, and a genuine commitment to creating safety, healing and hope

Key Benefits:

• Competitive Remuneration on SCHADS award and NFP salary packaging benefits
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Independent confidential counselling services

About the Role:

As the Senior Caseworker, you will provide specialised, trauma-informed casework support to our clients impacted by domestic and family violence. Through therapeutic case planning, group work, advocacy, information and referrals, you will walk alongside clients to promote safety, healing and recovery. Working as part of the HopeStreet team, you will help create a safe and supportive environment where women and children feel heard, empowered and supported to move toward positive change.

At HopeStreet, we create trusted places where people feel safe, connected and supported. We walk alongside each person to understand their unique circumstances and provide practical, compassionate support that helps build safety, strength and hope for the future.

About You:

You bring strong casework experience, a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, and the ability to build trust and connection with people facing complex challenges. You’re confident working both independently and as part of a supportive team, and you’re committed to creating safe, respectful spaces where people feel heard, supported and empowered.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications in Community Services, Social Work or other relevant fields (Diploma minimum)
• Demonstrated experience of a minimum of three years in casework, case management or client support and/or assessment
• Experience in delivering group work or training

Essential Competencies

• Demonstrated experience in casework and/or assessment of marginalised people
• Willingness and ability to supervise students and interns; setting tasks and activities, providing guidance and program related supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals and/or families from diverse cultural and language backgrounds

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.