Aboriginal Caseworker – Moree (Regional NSW)

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Moree; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Moree NSW invites applications for an Aboriginal Caseworker. The role focuses on working with families, children, and communities to promote safety, wellbeing and cultural connection in regional NSW.

You will collaborate with agencies, develop safety plans, conduct risk assessments, and support families through home visits. The position emphasises Aboriginality and involves court processes and supervision as part of ongoing case management.

Qualifications

• A relevant diploma or degree qualification is preferred.
• Applicants without a relevant qualification require at least two years’ experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with the Aboriginal community, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• A paid working with children clearance number.
• Documented verification of Aboriginality - confirming that you are an Aboriginal person of Aboriginal descent and that you identify as being Aboriginal.
• As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
• Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted: Confirmation of Aboriginality form; Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below: is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Responsibilities

• Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
• Work in partnership with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
• Walk alongside families to set goals that build on their strengths, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments
• Manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families
• Be involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending court
• Participate in individual and group supervision
• Participate in Aboriginal cultural supervision
• Being an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult. Sometimes, you may have to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships in order to be able to care for their children and develop safe and loving homes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cultural competency

Education

Diploma or degree qualification

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Moree NSW invites applications for an Aboriginal Caseworker. The role focuses on working with families, children, and communities to promote safety, wellbeing and cultural connection in regional NSW.

You will collaborate with agencies, develop safety plans, conduct risk assessments, and support families through home visits. The position emphasises Aboriginality and involves court processes and supervision as part of ongoing case management.