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Community Services, Department of Human Services NSW

Community Services, Department of Human Services NSW promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and works to build stronger families and communities. As the largest child protection agency in Australia with over 4,000 employees, our offices and community service centres are located across metropolitan and regional NSW. We provide parenting support, early intervention, child protection, foster care and adoption services and help communities affected by disaster.

Opportunities with Community Services

Community Services (CS) has a highly diverse workforce and recruits graduates for a range of positions including:

  • caseworkers
  • legal officers
  • psychologists
  • researchers
  • policy and project officers. 

The agency values its workforce and offers staff a wide variety of career prospects, professional development, support and promotional opportunities. We offer a comprehensive management development program that supports your transition to manager and then consolidates and strengthens your management skills. 

Our conditions of employment are excellent, including competitive salaries, flexible working hours – up to two days off each month – and leave provisions such as study, maternity, adoption, paid carers’ and parental leave. Our extensive office network also provides staff with flexibility to work in a rural or city location. 

Community Services offers a range of casework experiences in services across a continuum of care including early intervention, child protection and out-of-home care. All new caseworker recruits also receive mandatory training, the Caseworker Development Program (CDP). The CDP is designed to provide all caseworkers with a common level of relevant skills and knowledge. 

Social Work and other related student placements and Aboriginal Cadetship opportunities are available forstudents studying relevant qualifications. See our website for details: www.community.nsw.gov.au/about_us/careers 

“As a Caseworker I’m never bored. Who doesn’t want variety, flexibility and the opportunity to have an impact?”
-- Jo, Caseworker

Seeking...

Suitably qualified graduates from all backgrounds and age groups who want a diverse, challenging and rewarding career. Be part of our team of skilled and dedicated professionals who work to improve the lives of vulnerable children, young people and their families in NSW. 

Degrees/disciplines

Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences, Law/Paralegal, Psychology, Social Work Various positions require different qualifications; see specific Job Information Packages. For Caseworker qualification information visit www.community.nsw.gov.au/careers  

How to apply

All our vacancies are listed on our website.Apply online by visiting the Jobs Board at www.community.nsw.gov.au/careers  

Programs & deadlines

Graduate • Cadetship • Work ExperienceSee website for details. 

Citizenship/residency requirements

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents ONLY (including New Zealand Citizens)Temporary residents can apply for temporary vacancies only. 

Additional eligibility requirements

All our positions are treated as child-related employment and all offers of employment are subject to pre-screening checks such as Working With Children Check, as well as other relevant criminal records checks. A valid driver’s licence is essential for Caseworker positions. 

Position locations

NSW 

Further information

Please visit www.community.nsw.gov.au  

or call Businesslink Recruitment Solutions TeamLiverpool, NSW

1800 149 919

Work Programs Available

Graduate
Application Period
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Vacation
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Work Experience
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Contact Details

Contact Position: Businesslink Recruitment Solutions Team
Phone: 1800 149 919