Internal Expression of Interest Senior IFS Caseworker Camberwell

The opportunity

Camcare is a program within AccessHC that provides a suite of services wellbeing counselling and case management material aid support for new mums and information and advice to residents of the City of Boroondara and surrounding suburbs. Camcares Integrated Family Services (IFS) program works across the Municipalities of Boroondara Manningham Monash and Whitehorse.

The Senior Integrated Family Services (IFS) Case Worker is responsible for providing mentoring coaching consultation and support to IFS Case Workers whilst also managing a personal caseload of children and families with a higher level of complexity. The role may play a key part in clinical reviews and case allocations. The Senior Case Worker will also liaise with Child Protection the Inner East IFS Alliance and other local agencies as directed by the Manager of Family and Parenting Services.

This is role gives the flexibility to be either a Permanent Full or Part time position based in Camberwell.

What you will be doing

• Provide mentoring case consultation information advice and guidance to colleagues to support day to day operational management and planning to colleagues as agreed
• Act up as Parenting and Family Services Manager as agreed
• Where required provide Field education and Supervision and support to placement students to support workforce development
• Attend all initial home visits and other home visits as agree with Manager of Parenting and Family Services with IFS Case workers
• Attend all initial home visits and other home visits as agree with Manager of Parenting and Family Services with IFS Case workers
• Work within a Child-focused Family-centred approach to service delivery
• Utilize a full range of outreach strategies in order to engage with families who may be reluctant to use the service
• Provide an in-home and agency-based service as required
• Work with families to strengthen parent capability to provide basic care ensure safety and promote their childs development
• Establish a working relationship with families that demonstrates respect and honest communication particularly about protective concerns and consequences
• Negotiate realistic and achievable Child and Family Action Plans in consultation with all family members ensuring active participation in decision making; and the inclusion of other relevant parties which will be reviewed during the intervention period
• Undertake comprehensive strengths-based needs assessment of client families with a particular focus on families with a higher level of vulnerability and level of complexity risk assessment for high need cases; incorporate both the individual and systemic perspective
• Undertake case management responsibilities where appropriate
• Consult where necessary with DHHS Community Based Senior Child Protection Practitioners (CBSCPP)
• Work together with families to improve community connections and access to community resources
• Ensure familiarity with a range of recognized relevant therapeutic approaches and strategies relevant to working with families

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience in the Community Services Sector in particular in the Child andFamily Welfare System
• Demonstrated skills in risk assessment and understanding of the Best Interests Case Practice framework
• Knowledge of attachment and trauma would be highly desirable
• Demonstrated theoretical understanding and experience of individual and systemic casework practice
• Experience in working with families in crisis including a capacity to practice active engagement
• Experience and/or qualifications in Tertiary qualifications in Social Work psychology or equivalent or related discipline
• Eligibility for AASW APS or an equivalent professional association
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of the Children Youth and Families Act 2005 and the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and other relevant legislation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software applications

Please reach out to for further information and/or the opportunity to discuss this role. Please contact IFS Manager: Mobile:Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information:

Apply now so you dont miss this opportunity. We will be assessing applications as they are submitted

Applications close date: 25th July 2025