Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker: Safeguard Risk

Department of Communities and Justice; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice in New South Wales is seeking a candidate to develop safety plans and complete risk assessments for high-needs clients and families. The role focuses on urgent case management, supervision, and involvement in Aboriginal cultural supervision.

Applicants should be prepared to engage with complex situations, document outcomes, and work within a requirement to demonstrate Aboriginality as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
• Manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.
• Participate in Aboriginal cultural supervision.

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice in New South Wales is seeking a candidate to develop safety plans and complete risk assessments for high-needs clients and families. The role focuses on urgent case management, supervision, and involvement in Aboriginal cultural supervision.

Applicants should be prepared to engage with complex situations, document outcomes, and work within a requirement to demonstrate Aboriginality as part of the selection process.