Family Programs Case Worker

Family Programs Case Worker

Part-Time Maximum term (ASAP to 30 June 2026)

Located: Hobart (Southern Region)

CatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual family and community wellbeing. Our services are available open to all with a particular focus on families young people and children.

The opportunity

CatholicCare Tasmania is seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Programs Case worker to join our dedicated team in Hobart. This part-time maximum-term role offers the opportunity to work with children young people and families through outreach case management. Services include Family Preservation Family restoration (Pathway Home Program) and Parent and Child-focused group programs.

The Family Programs Case Worker:

• Supports families referred by Child Safety Services.
• Provides tailored in-home support including parenting guidance routine development financial management referrals and community connection.
• Works directly with parent and conduce one-on-one sessions with children and young people.

The role is grounded in a child-centred family-focused strengths-based approach prioritising safety well-being and amplifying the voices of children. Relationship-based practice is central to the programs model.

About you (Selection Criteria)

As the Family Programs Case Worker you will hold tertiary qualifications in Social Work Psychology Allied Health or a related field or possess equivalent experience with knowledge of child development and trauma.

To succeed in this role you will demonstrate:

• Commitment to the vision mission and values of CatholicCare Tasmania; and a broad understanding of the operation of the Catholic Church in TasmaniaDedication to safeguarding children ensuring all practices and activates are focused on maintaining their emotional psychological and physical safety.
• Strong working knowledge of the Child Safety System and understanding of the issues that impact on families within this system.
• Proven ability to develop case plans safety plans and risk assessments aligned with effective intervention models that assist and empower families children and young people.
• Skills in working with vulnerable families including managing high resistance and complex needs across developmental stages.
• Understanding of child development stages therapeutic interventions and the impact of relational trauma.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder family children and young people meetings as well as delivering educational programs to parents/caregivers.

What We Offer

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Up to four bonus leave days per year
• Be part of an organisation committed to compassion service and community well-being
• Discounted Health Insurance options
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive values-driven work environment

Apply Now

To apply please upload your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining your motivation relevant skills and experience for the role. For further information including position description please email Rachael on

Applications close Wednesday 24 September 2025.

CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young people. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and will need to evidence their registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check as part of the recruitment process.