Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker: Impact & Courage

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 an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker for Sydney and surrounding areas. The role focuses on working sensitively with families, developing safety plans, and coordinating with services to address safety and wellbeing concerns.

The position supports Aboriginal communities and requires a relevant qualification or experience with vulnerable children, plus strong communication skills and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Essential requirements include a relevant diploma or degree preferred.
• Applicants without a relevant qualification require at least two years’ experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with the Aboriginal community, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver’s licence and a paid working with children clearance number.
• Documented verification of Aboriginality – confirming Aboriginal descent and self-identification.

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

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Diploma or degree preferred

Experience with vulnerable children

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker for Sydney and surrounding areas. The role focuses on working sensitively with families, developing safety plans, and coordinating with services to address safety and wellbeing concerns.

The position supports Aboriginal communities and requires a relevant qualification or experience with vulnerable children, plus strong communication skills and a valid driver’s license.