Aboriginal Caseworker - South Western Sydney

Department of Communities and Justice; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking an Aboriginal Caseworker in South Western Sydney to work closely with vulnerable families. You will engage in sensitive case management, develop safety plans, and build supportive relationships. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, along with necessary clearances. This role offers a rewarding salary ranging from $75,992 to $104,994 annually, along with opportunities for professional growth and leave entitlements.

Benefits

Rewarding salary

Opportunities to work flexibly

Industry leading training

Customised career development

Generous leave entitlements

Wellness support programs

Qualifications

• Preferred relevant diploma or degree qualification.
• At least two years of experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
• Must verify Aboriginality.

Responsibilities

• Work sensitively and respectfully with families.
• Assist families in formulating safety goals.
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.

Skills

Confidence

Curiosity

Resilience

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Relevant diploma or degree qualification

Tools

Driver's licence

Working with children clearance number

Job description

Aboriginal Caseworker – South Western Sydney

We are currently recruiting to vacancies in Bankstown, Campbelltown, Fairfield & Liverpool.

We do work that really matters

DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person. We know the more Aboriginal caseworkers we have, the more Aboriginal kids grow up safely at home with mob.

What you’ll do

• Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
• Work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
• Assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, 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

Professional Development

Participate in individual and group 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.

What we’re looking for

• Confidence, curiosity and resilience
• A relevant diploma or degree qualification (preferred)
• Applicants without a relevant qualification may have at least two years of experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families
• Ability to build positive working relationships, 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

What’s in it for you?

• Rewarding salary from $75,992 to $104,994 per annum plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• Opportunities to work flexibly
• 17 weeks of industry leading training in the Caseworker Development Program
• Customised career development and support for your personal and professional growth
• Generous leave entitlements including flex leave
• Positive culture for wellness including Fitness Passport, tailored health app and mental health support

Are you ready to join us?

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.