Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker: Build Safe, Strong Communities

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; 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

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assist

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting for an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker across Hawkesbury, Lithgow, Penrith, St Marys and Blue Mountains. This ongoing role offers salary between $92,632 and $120,478 per year plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

You will work with families and communities to ensure safety, wellbeing and cultural connection of children, including risk assessments, home visits and involvement in court processes.

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.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with the Aboriginal community, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• A paid working with children clearance number.
• Documented verification of Aboriginality - confirming that you are an Aboriginal person of Aboriginal descent and that you identify as being Aboriginal.

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

Courage

Curiosity

Cultural strength

Education

Diploma or degree qualification

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting for an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker across Hawkesbury, Lithgow, Penrith, St Marys and Blue Mountains. This ongoing role offers salary between $92,632 and $120,478 per year plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

You will work with families and communities to ensure safety, wellbeing and cultural connection of children, including risk assessments, home visits and involvement in court processes.