Aboriginal Family Worker — Culturally Safe Community Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

Salary packaging

Ex-gratia leave

Wellbeing programs

URewards

Career development

Work culture

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT in Sydney’s south-west is recruiting an Aboriginal Family Worker to join the Family Connect & Support (FCS) team in Oran Park. This full-time, permanent role focuses on culturally safe casework with Aboriginal children, young people and families, providing timely support to strengthen safety and wellbeing.

You will build trusted relationships, develop strengths-based plans, coordinate services, and collaborate with internal teams and community partners to ensure families access

Qualifications

• This is a First Nations Identified Position – you need to be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity (this is an identified role under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act)
• A qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Youth Work or related field, or relevant equivalent experience
• Experience working with Aboriginal children, young people and families in a culturally responsive and strengths-based way
• Knowledge of child protection and a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing
• Confidence managing short-term casework and coordinating supports for families with complex needs
• Established relationships and understanding of local Aboriginal community networks and structures
• A current NSW Driver Licence and NSW Working With Children Check

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal children, young people and families experiencing vulnerability through culturally safe and responsive casework
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families using flexible engagement approaches including home visits, outreach and community-based support
• Develop strengths-based case plans that prioritise child safety, family wellbeing and connection to community
• Coordinate supports and services to help families access the right assistance when they need it most
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, referral agencies and community partners to ensure families experience seamless support
• Act as a cultural resource within the broader Family Connect & Support team to strengthen culturally responsive practice
• Maintain strong connections with local Aboriginal communities and services to create meaningful pathways of support

Skills

Aboriginal engagement

Case management

Community outreach

Child protection awareness

Education

Social Work/Community Services degree

Job description

Uniting NSW.ACT in Sydney’s south-west is recruiting an Aboriginal Family Worker to join the Family Connect & Support (FCS) team in Oran Park. This full-time, permanent role focuses on culturally safe casework with Aboriginal children, young people and families, providing timely support to strengthen safety and wellbeing.

You will build trusted relationships, develop strengths-based plans, coordinate services, and collaborate with internal teams and community partners to ensure families access