Aboriginal Family Support Worker – Casework & Safety

Uniting; Camden; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Ex-gratia leave days

Wellbeing programs

URewards retail program

Career development opportunities

Amazing workplace culture

Job summary

Uniting invites applications for an Aboriginal Family Worker to join the Family Connect & Support team in Southwest Sydney. This full-time role focuses on culturally safe, strengths-based casework supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families in times of challenge.

You will build trusting relationships, coordinate services, and work with community partners to ensure timely supports while upholding child safety and wellbeing as a priority.

Qualifications

• First Nations Identified Position – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity required.
• Degree or relevant experience in Social Work, Community Services, or Youth Work.
• Experience with Aboriginal children and families in a culturally responsive way.
• Knowledge of child protection and commitment to child safety.
• Ability to manage short-term casework and coordinate supports.
• Established links with local Aboriginal communities and services.
• NSW Driver Licence and NSW Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, strengths-based casework to Aboriginal children, youths and families.
• Engage families through home visits, outreach, and community-based support.
• Develop case plans prioritising child safety, wellbeing and community connection.
• Coordinate supports to access timely and appropriate services.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners for seamless support.
• Serve as a cultural resource within the team to strengthen practice.
• Maintain connections with local Aboriginal communities and services.

Skills

Cultural competence

Relationship building

Casework coordination

Communication

Client advocacy

Education

Social Work/Community Services/Youth Work degree

Job description

Uniting invites applications for an Aboriginal Family Worker to join the Family Connect & Support team in Southwest Sydney. This full-time role focuses on culturally safe, strengths-based casework supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families in times of challenge.

You will build trusting relationships, coordinate services, and work with community partners to ensure timely supports while upholding child safety and wellbeing as a priority.