Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworker: Keep Families

Winanga-Li Aboriginal Child And Family Centre Inc; Moree; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Christmas leave (3 days)

Birthday leave & gift card

Uniform allowance

Study support

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Winanga-li ACFC is seeking an Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworker to join our Family Support team in Moree. You will work with Aboriginal families to provide intensive, in-home support aimed at keeping children safe and connected to kin and community.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally grounded practice and collaboration with DCJ, schools and health services. This is an identified Aboriginal position with opportunities for ongoing training and career development.

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is required for this identified role.
• Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in Community Services, Social Work or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
• Experience in case management or family support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive, home-based casework support to families, including weekly visits.
• Co-design and implement Family Action Plans with families.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of family strengths, risks and needs.
• Develop, implement and review case plans to improve child safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Aboriginality

Case management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in Community Services, Social Work or related field

Job description

Winanga-li ACFC is seeking an Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworker to join our Family Support team in Moree. You will work with Aboriginal families to provide intensive, in-home support aimed at keeping children safe and connected to kin and community.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally grounded practice and collaboration with DCJ, schools and health services. This is an identified Aboriginal position with opportunities for ongoing training and career development.