Aboriginal Child & Family Worker — Cultural Healing

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 (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