We are searching for a dedicated Case Worker who is passionate about providing trauma-informed early intervention mental health support for children and young people at risk.
About Wanslea
Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across the state. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.
Why join Wanslea?
"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."
At Wanslea, you’re encouraged to be your true self! People aren’t pegs, so we don’t have ‘holes’ for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.
At Wanslea, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits available to this role including:
About the Role
As a Case Worker, you will play a vital role in providing best-practice early intervention support to children and young people who are at risk of developing mental health challenges. You will deliver trauma-informed, child-centred support, including informal counselling and resource- based guidance, to help young people build resilience and achieve their mental health goals.
You will develop strong rapport with children and young people from diverse backgrounds, working collaboratively with families, carers and relevant support services to ensure holistic care. Your work will include delivering professional casework that aligns with service agreements, best practice standards and organisational policies, while facilitating referrals to appropriate supports.
You will also demonstrate leadership in group activities and events that promote positive mental health and contribute to a supportive program culture through supervision, case reviews and teamwork.
About You
You are a compassionate and motivated professional with a relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Psychology, Youth Work, Occupational Therapy, Social Services) and experience supporting children and young people experiencing, or at risk of, mental health issues. You bring a strong understanding of child development, family functioning and trauma-informed practice.
You are confident working with families experiencing complex challenges, and you demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity, including an understanding of intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
You build trust quickly through genuine care, empathy and effective engagement. You are comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and you bring enthusiasm and innovation to program delivery, resource development and engagement strategies. Strong administrative skills and computer literacy support your ability to deliver high-quality documentation and outcomes.
You are open to feedback, reflective in your practice and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Desirable Attributes
While not essential, you will have:
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Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.
For any queries please contact Skye Upton, Talent Acqusition Partner on 08 9245 2441.
To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au.
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Applications close: 30 January 2026
Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
Wanslea is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
