Description Wanslea are searching for an experienced Case Worker with a background in social work or allied mental health, who is passionate about supporting families with complex needs and delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed services. 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: • Fixed term part-time position until 30/06/2028 (17 hours per week) • Based at our Bentley Office with free parking on site • Salary starting from $112,057.22 per annum pro rata plus superannuation • Opportunity to salary package • Ongoing professional development opportunities • Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year • Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion • Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues About the role We are seeking a dedicated Regional Capacity Building Case Worker to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive support to Grandcarers raising their grandchildren full-time across regional Western Australia. You will work closely with families and community partners to assess needs, coordinate services, and strengthen local capacity in areas including the Goldfields, Great Southern, Southwest and Wheatbelt. In this role, you will build strong stakeholder relationships, deliver workshops and events, promote the Wanslea Grandcare Program, and ensure Grandcarer voices inform advocacy and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, person-centred support and help connect families with the services they need to achieve sustainable outcomes. About you You are a qualified and experienced practitioner committed to supporting families with complex needs. You hold a degree in Social Work or Allied Mental Health and are eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or a relevant professional body. You bring substantial experience in family assessment, trauma-informed practice, and working sensitively with Aboriginal families and diverse communities. You have a strong understanding of family functioning, child development, the impact of trauma, and effective parenting supports. You are confident delivering training and presentations, and have experience in research, evaluation or continuous improvement activities. An effective communicator, you build positive relationships with families, students, volunteers and multidisciplinary teams. You demonstrate high-level written and verbal skills, excellent administrative and problem-solving abilities, and sound computer literacy. You also have a solid understanding of the National Child Safe Principles and are committed to safe, respectful and culturally responsive practice. Apply Now 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 Acquisition Partner on To learn more about Wanslea visit: . To view the Position Description for this role, please copy and paste the link below into your browser: close: 02/03/2026 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.
