Aboriginal Child Protection Admin Specialist

Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation 12%

Training and development

Job summary

The Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative (BDAC) is offering a full-time, fixed-term 12-month position as Case Worker for the Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support Service (ACSASS). Reporting to the ACSASS case manager, you will provide admin support, manage referrals, and assist with meetings while building strong relationships with Aboriginal families in contact with child protection.

This role emphasizes cultural safety, working within statutory frameworks, and ongoing learning

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and the ACCHO environment.
• Demonstrated skill in building strong professional relationships with children and families
• An understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Ability to receive instructions and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Computer skills, ability to use a range of software and IT based reporting systems.
• Understanding of self-care and resilience when working alongside children and families in crisis and who have experienced trauma.

Responsibilities

• Complete administration tasks as requested including the collation of documents and record keeping.
• Keep accurate records of consultation and referrals.
• Use the Client Relationship Information System for Service Providers (CRISSP)
• Be supported to establish and maintain working relationships with service providers, families and children.
• Operate within a statutory framework and adhere to procedures at all times.
• Learn and develop to provide specialist information to Aboriginal families regarding child protection services, their rights and obligations.
• Learn and develop the skills to complete consultation to child protection to ensure all cultural needs are and considered in reaching a decision regarding an Aboriginal child.
• Record and maintain accurate case notes for all children.

Skills

Relationship building

Computer literacy

Cultural awareness

Child development knowledge

CRISSP familiarity

Tools

CRISSP

Job description

The Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative (BDAC) is offering a full-time, fixed-term 12-month position as Case Worker for the Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support Service (ACSASS). Reporting to the ACSASS case manager, you will provide admin support, manage referrals, and assist with meetings while building strong relationships with Aboriginal families in contact with child protection.

This role emphasizes cultural safety, working within statutory frameworks, and ongoing learning