Aboriginal Caseworkers

HiTalent Recruitment; Waterloo; Presencial; AUD 85.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

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Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

HiTalent Recruitment is seeking two Aboriginal Caseworkers in Sydney within a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation. You will provide trauma‑informed, culturally safe case management to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Survivors navigating the National Redress journey.

The role involves intake, assessment, referrals to services, and outreach across NSW. A Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent experience is required, with a NSW driver’s licence and willingness

Formación

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification essential.
• Certificate IV in Community Services or related qualification, or relevant demonstrated experience.
• Experience in case management, family support, community services or similar field.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
• Experience supporting Aboriginal individuals, families or communities with complex needs.
• Strong communication, advocacy and organisational skills.
• Current NSW driver’s licence.
• Willingness to undertake planned outreach and occasional overnight travel.
• Relevant employment checks, or willingness to obtain them.

Responsabilidades

• Provide culturally safe intake, assessment and case management.
• Support Survivors through the National Redress process and access to services.
• Manage an active caseload of approximately 18–25 clients.
• Coordinate referrals to counseling, mental health, housing, legal and community services.
• Advocate for clients and facilitate access to services.
• Build relationships with Aboriginal organisations, community services and government agencies.
• Participate in planned community outreach across metropolitan and regional NSW.
• Maintain accurate case notes and client records.

Conocimientos

Trauma-informed care

Cultural safety

Case management

Communication

Advocacy

Organisation

Educación

Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent

Herramientas

NSW driver’s licence

Descripción del empleo

Full-Time Fixed-Term Contracts Until 30 June 2027 | Sydney NSW
$85,000–$95,000 + Super + Salary Packaging
Aboriginal Identified Positions | Monday–Friday | 9 am–5 pm

HiTalent Recruitment is currently recruiting two Aboriginal Caseworkers on behalf of a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Sydney.

These positions sit within a specialist National Redress Support Service, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Survivors, including Stolen Generations Survivors, throughout their National Redress journey.

This is an opportunity to join a culturally safe, survivor-led organisation committed to healing, justice and positive outcomes for Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.

Why Join?

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Annual leave loading.
• Monday to Friday, 9 am–5 pm (38 hours per week).
• Supportive, culturally safe and Aboriginal-led workplace.
• Ongoing professional development and reflective supervision.
• Meaningful work supporting Aboriginal Survivors and their families.
• Opportunities to participate in community outreach across NSW.

About the Roles

As an Aboriginal Caseworker, you will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed case management to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Survivors engaging with the National Redress Scheme.

You will support clients through the Redress process, helping them access appropriate services, understand their options and navigate their individual circumstances.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing culturally safe intake, assessment and case management.
• Supporting Survivors throughout the National Redress application process.
• Managing an active caseload of approximately 18–25 clients.
• Coordinating referrals to counselling, mental health, housing, legal and community services.
• Advocating for clients and supporting access to appropriate services.
• Building relationships with Aboriginal organisations, community services and government agencies.
• Participating in planned community outreach across metropolitan and regional NSW.
• Maintaining accurate case notes and client records.

About You

We are looking for two Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander professionals who are passionate about supporting their communities and have experience in case management or community services.

To be considered, you will need:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification – essential.
• Certificate IV in Community Services or a related qualification, or relevant demonstrated experience.
• Experience in case management, family support, community services or a similar field.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
• Experience supporting Aboriginal individuals, families or communities with complex needs.
• Strong communication, advocacy and organisational skills.
• Current NSW driver's licence.
• Willingness to undertake planned outreach and occasional overnight travel.
• Relevant employment checks, or willingness to obtain them.

Highly regarded but not essential:

• Experience supporting Stolen Generations Survivors or people impacted by complex trauma.
• Knowledge of the National Redress Scheme.
• Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
• Experience in community outreach or engagement.

The positions involve planned outreach across Sydney and regional NSW, including the Central Coast, Kempsey, Grafton, Yass and Goulburn.

Travel, accommodation and vehicle hire will be supported where required.