Aboriginal Family Caseworkers - multiple positions

Gudjagang Ngara Li-dhi Aboriginal Corporation; Central Coast; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

SCHADS Award salary and conditions

Cultural mentoring and community links

Descripción de la vacante

Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi Aboriginal Corporation on the Central Coast seeks passionate Aboriginal Family Caseworkers to join the Family and Wellbeing Stream. You will work within Aboriginal Family Preservation, Family Support and Safe and Strong Families programs to help children, young people and families stay connected to family, culture and community.

Key responsibilities include building trust with families, advocating for children's needs, and coordinating services with local supports, while

Formación

• Must demonstrate empathy, respect and cultural awareness.
• Ability to build trust with Aboriginal families and communities.
• Knowledge of child protection and family support services is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Building strong relationships with Aboriginal families.
• Supporting families to achieve goals and improve wellbeing.
• Advocating for children, young people and carers.
• Connecting families with services and community supports.
• Working with stakeholders to create positive outcomes.
• Maintaining case notes and documentation.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Cultural awareness

Relationship-building

Independent work

Teamwork

Connection to Aboriginal Community

Educación

Qualifications in Community Services/Social Work/Welfare/Child and Family Studies (or near completion)

Descripción del empleo

Aboriginal Family Caseworkers - multiple positions

Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi Aboriginal Corporation is seeking passionate Aboriginal Family Caseworkers to join our Family and Wellbeing Stream across the Central Coast. Working within our Aboriginal Family Preservation, Family Support and Safe and Strong Families programs, you'll support Aboriginal children, young people and families to build on their strengths, overcome challenges and remain connected to family, culture and community.

Key responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with Aboriginal families
• Supporting families to achieve their goals and improve wellbeing
• Advocating for children, young people and carers
• Connecting families with services and community supports
• Working alongside stakeholders to create positive outcomes
• Maintaining case notes and documentation

About you

• Builds trust and rapport easily
• Leads with empathy, respect and cultural awareness
• Enjoys working directly with children, young people and families
• Can balance relationship-building with professional casework responsibilities
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Provide testimony to your connection to Aboriginal Community, Culture and Country
• Qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, Welfare, Child and Family Studies, or a related field (or working towards)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of child protection, family preservation, early intervention, and family support service systems
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• Working with Children Check
• National Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits

• A supportive, family-friendly workplace
• Ongoing training, supervision and professional development
• Cultural mentoring and strong community connections
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year
• SCHADS Award salary and conditions
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

About us

Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi means "Listen to the Children" in the Darkinjung language. As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, we are committed to strengthening Aboriginal families and ensuring children and young people remain connected to family, culture and community.

Closing Date: 2nd November 2026