Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Flexible Impact

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Edgeroi; 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 Assit.

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworkers across Armidale, Glen Innes, Inverell, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth. This ongoing role is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and offers a salary from $92,632 to $120,478 per year plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

You will work with families and communities, conduct home visits, develop safety plans, participate in court processes, and engage in Aboriginal cultural supervision.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree preferred or equivalent experience with vulnerable children (2+ years)
• Ability to build positive relationships with Aboriginal communities
• Valid driver’s licence required
• Paid working with children clearance required
• Documented verification of Aboriginality confirming Aboriginal descent and identity
• Role is identified and open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples

Responsibilities

• Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
• Work with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
• Provide home visits, set goals, and address safety and well-being concerns
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments
• Manage cases involving high needs and high-risk clients
• Participate in court processes and prepare court documents
• Engage in supervision and Aboriginal cultural supervision

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Verbal and written communication

Community engagement

Education

Diploma or degree preferred

2+ years experience with vulnerable children

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworkers across Armidale, Glen Innes, Inverell, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth. This ongoing role is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and offers a salary from $92,632 to $120,478 per year plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

You will work with families and communities, conduct home visits, develop safety plans, participate in court processes, and engage in Aboriginal cultural supervision.