Aboriginal Caseworker Tamworth | New England

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice Tamworth seeks an Aboriginal Caseworker to support families and children within New England. You will partner with multiple agencies, develop safety plans, and navigate court processes to ensure safer outcomes.

Essential requirements include a relevant diploma/degree, at least two years’ experience with vulnerable children and families, and a valid driver’s licence, plus verified Aboriginality and a Working with Children clearance.

Qualifications

• A relevant diploma or degree qualification is preferred.
• Applicants without a qualification require at least two years’ experience with vulnerable children and families.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with Aboriginal communities.
• A valid driver’s licence and a Working with Children clearance are required.
• Documented verification of Aboriginality; position open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Responsibilities

• Work sensitively with parents, families, children, or young people.
• Engage with other agencies and solve complex problems.
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
• Manage cases with high needs and attend court when required.
• Participate in supervision and Aboriginal cultural supervision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Driver's license

Education

Diploma or degree in a relevant field

Job description

Aboriginal Caseworker Tamworth | New England

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Tamworth NSW

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is about working in partnership with families and communities to thrive. We walk alongside families, children, and communities, working together with other agencies and partners to build on strengths and create lasting change. Our focus is on breaking cycles of disadvantage and supporting strong futures. This is work that truly matters.

At DCJ, we believe families are the heart of our work and your cultural knowledge would be invaluable to this work. Our priority is always the safety, wellbeing, and cultural connection of children and young people. We know that when we have more Aboriginal caseworkers, our kids are more likely to grow up strong, safe, and connected to mob.

What you’ll do

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.

What we’re looking for

To succeed as an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker, you bring courage, curiosity, and cultural strength. You can stand strong in challenging situations, listen deeply, and walk alongside families and communities with respect and integrity.

The essential requirements include:

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

The 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

OR

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.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

A challenging and rewarding career

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

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 linguistic diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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