Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Western NSW

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Gunderbooka; On-site; AUD 89,934 - 116,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker to work in various locations in New South Wales, focusing on supporting vulnerable families and children. This ongoing position involves engaging with communities and collaborating with other agencies to ensure safety and well-being.

Applicants should have a relevant diploma or two years of experience, effective communication skills, and a strong connection to Aboriginal culture. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible work conditions.

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma or degree qualification preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience working with vulnerable children and families.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with the Aboriginal community.

Responsibilities

• Work sensitively and respectfully with families and community members.
• Engage in complex problem solving with other agencies.
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build positive working relationships

Cultural competence and understanding

Education

Relevant diploma or degree qualification

At least two years' experience working with vulnerable children

Tools

Valid driver's licence

Paid working with children clearance number

Job description

We are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes, Walgett.

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.

Your role

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. This is work that truly matters.

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.

• 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

What We Offer

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs