Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker – Build Safe Futures

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Queanbeyan NSW is recruiting for Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker roles across regional NSW including Yass, Cooma, Batemans Bay, Queanbeyan, Bega, and Goulburn. These ongoing positions focus on safeguarding children, supporting families, and integrating cultural knowledge to build safe and connected futures.

The role requires cultural strength, courage, and strong communication, with mandatory requirements and an assessed Aboriginal status as

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver's license.
• A paid working with children clearance number.
• Documented verification of Aboriginality.
• As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
• Two to three Aboriginal organisations verification accepted.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Education

Diploma or degree qualification

Tools

Driver's license

Working with children clearance

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Queanbeyan NSW is recruiting for Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker roles across regional NSW including Yass, Cooma, Batemans Bay, Queanbeyan, Bega, and Goulburn. These ongoing positions focus on safeguarding children, supporting families, and integrating cultural knowledge to build safe and connected futures.

The role requires cultural strength, courage, and strong communication, with mandatory requirements and an assessed Aboriginal status as