Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Southern NSW

NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Queanbeyan-Palerang

On-site

AUD 89,934 - 116,969

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

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Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker in Queanbeyan-Palerang. The role focuses on supporting vulnerable children and families, developing safety plans, and managing high-risk cases. Candidates need relevant qualifications or experience, strong communication skills, and must identify as Aboriginal. Offering a flexible work environment and competitive pay, this position is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Annual salary ranges from $89,934 to $116,969 plus benefits.

Qualifications

2+ years’ experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
Ability to build positive working relationships with Aboriginal community.

Responsibilities

Work sensitively with families, children, and young people.
Engage in complex problem solving with other agencies.
Manage cases of high needs and high-risk clients.
Prepare court documents and attend court.
Develop safety plans and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Cultural competence with Aboriginal community

Complex problem-solving

Education

Relevant diploma or degree qualification

Job description

Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker – Southern

Employment type: Ongoing

Salary: $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples only

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is about working in partnership with families and communities to thrive. We walk alongside families, children, and communities, working together with other agencies and partners to build on strengths and create lasting change. Our focus is on breaking cycles of disadvantage and supporting strong futures.

What You’ll Do

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

What We’re Looking For

To succeed as an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker, you bring courage, curiosity, and cultural strength. You can stand strong in challenging situations, listen deeply, and walk alongside families and communities with respect and integrity.

Essential Requirements

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

Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977.

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