Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworker - Moree Family Support

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

Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworker - Moree

Winanga-li ACFC is seeking passionate and committed Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworkers to join our growing Family Support team.

Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworker Winanga-li Aboriginal Child & Family Centre (ACFC) Location: Moree

Winanga-li ACFC is seeking passionate and committed Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworkers to join our growing Family Support team.

In this role, you will walk alongside Aboriginal families to provide intensive, in-home support aimed at keeping children safe, connected and living with family, kin and community. You will work with families experiencing complex challenges, building trust and strengthening parenting capacity through culturally grounded, trauma-informed practice.

Family Preservation Caseworkers play a critical frontline role in preventing children entering Out of Home Care by delivering structured, wraparound support tailored to each family's needs.

This is an Aboriginal identified position.

What We Offer

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Additional leave benefits:
  • 3 extra days over Christmas
  • 2 additional leave days (Picnic Day + Birthday leave & gift card)
  • 15 days personal (sick) leave per year (full-time)
• Generous uniform allowance
• Study support with allocated time
• Ongoing training, supervision and career development
• A supportive, culturally strong team environment

Key Responsibilities

Intensive Casework & Family Support

• Deliver intensive, home-based casework support to families (including weekly home visits)
• Work alongside families to co-design and implement Family Action Plans
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and kin

Case Management & Planning

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of family strengths, risks and needs
• Develop, implement and review case plans to improve child safety and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant case records and documentation

Cultural & Therapeutic Practice

• Deliver culturally safe, strengths-based and trauma-informed support
• Strengthen cultural identity, kinship connections and community belonging
• Support families to build parenting confidence and resilience
• Work closely with DCJ, schools, health services and community partners
• Coordinate wraparound supports and referrals for families
• Participate in case conferences, reviews and multidisciplinary planning

Team & Professional Practice

• Participate in supervision, reflective practice and ongoing learning
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture
• Uphold child safe standards, organisational policies and cultural safety

About You

• Aboriginality (this is an 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
• Demonstrated experience in case management or family support
• Understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal families and communities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Current:
  • Working With Children Check
  • National Criminal Record Check
  • NSW Driver Licence

Highly Regarded

• Experience in Family Preservation or intensive family support programs
• Knowledge of child protection and Out of Home Care systems
• Experience delivering in-home or wraparound services
• Training in trauma-informed or therapeutic practice

Winanga-li ACFC is a community-controlled organisation dedicated to strengthening Aboriginal families, culture and community.

As a Caseworker, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a direct impact in keeping families together
• Work in a culturally led, strengths-based environment
• Be part of meaningful change across regional communities