Aboriginal Child And Family Worker

Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services (EDAS) is seeking a passionate Aboriginal Child and Family Worker to join our Child and Family Services team in Mardi, NSW. This frontline role supports Aboriginal children, young people and families through culturally safe, trauma-informed care, combining case management, family support, group work, outreach and education.

You will collaborate with clinicians, health workers and allied staff to deliver integrated services, advocate for clients, promote

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Aboriginal families or children.
• Knowledge of maternal, child health, DFV and AOD impacts.
• Culturally safe, trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to develop and monitor case plans and coordinate care.
• Awareness of language or cultural revitalisation work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wellbeing assessments and develop culturally respectful case plans.
• Deliver health education and group sessions on parenting, AOD, DFV and healthy lifestyles.
• Support families to navigate housing, Centrelink, education, child protection and NDIS.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with local services for wrap-around support.
• Advocate for clients' needs and strengthen cultural identity through care.
• Support early learning transitions and language/cultural revitalisation activities.

Skills

Aboriginal community engagement

Trauma-informed practice

Family-focused practice

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Language revitalisation knowledge

Digital communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Tertiary qualifications in community/health/education or social services

Tools

Best Practice

Job description

Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services – Mardi NSW

Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services Limited

Employment Type: Full-Time

Empowering Strong, Healthy, Long Lives.

Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services (EDAS) is seeking a passionate and community-connected Aboriginal Child and Family Worker to join our Child and Family Services team. This is a designated Aboriginal-identified role suited to someone who thrives in a culturally grounded, person-led environment focused on healing, advocacy, and positive outcomes for Aboriginal families.

About the Role

This is a frontline role supporting Aboriginal children, young people, and families through culturally safe, trauma-informed care. The position offers a diverse and rewarding scope, combining case management, family support, group work, outreach, and community education with a particular lens on early childhood development, domestic and family violence (DFV) prevention, and language and cultural revitalisation.

You will work as part of a transdisciplinary team alongside clinicians, midwives, health workers, and allied health practitioners to deliver integrated, holistic care across the lifespan.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting wellbeing assessments and developing culturally respectful case plans
• Delivering health education and facilitating group sessions focused on parenting, AOD awareness, DFV support, and healthy lifestyles
• Supporting families to navigate systems such as housing, Centrelink, education, child protection, and NDIS
• Coordinating referrals and collaborating with local services to ensure wrap-around support
• Advocating for clients' needs, building community trust, and strengthening cultural identity through care
• Supporting early learning transitions, promoting child development milestones, and ensuring safety for women and children impacted by DFV
• Contributing to the revitalisation of Darkinjung language and cultural knowledge through group activities, family programs, and community education

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience supporting Aboriginal families, children, or young people
• Skills in family-focused and child-centred practice, including developmental and educational support
• Knowledge of maternal, child, youth health, mental health, DFV, and AOD impacts
• Confidence supporting families impacted by domestic and family violence, using trauma-informed strategies
• Ability to develop and monitor case plans and support outcomes through coordinated care
• Experience supporting language or cultural revitalisation and embedding cultural practice in daily work
• Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills
• High standards in client documentation and confidentiality
• Aboriginality and connection to community
• Understanding of early childhood development frameworks and case management practices
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• NDIS worker screening check or willing to obtain
• Satisfactory National Police Check (no serious/criminal/court record)
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in community, health, education or social services
• Trauma-informed and cultural safety engagement
• Familiarity with systems such as NDIS, DFV services, and child protection
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to use client management systems (e.g. Best Practice)

Why Join EDAS?

• Be part of a proud Aboriginal organisation
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families
• Participate in cultural and language revitalisation efforts
• Work in a collaborative, culturally safe, and supportive team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award

Closing Date: 30/10/2026

For more information, contact the Child and Family Services Manager Operations on (02) 43 511 ***.