First Nations Family Worker

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

About the role:

• Full-time permanent position located in Oran Park NSW
• Base annual rate of $85,308 to $93,159 negotiable based on experience & qualifications

• 12% super plus access to generous NFP salary packaging options
• 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)

About the opportunity:

At Uniting, we believe every child deserves to grow up safe, connected and surrounded by strength, culture and opportunity. We are seeking a passionate Aboriginal Family Worker to join our Family Connect & Support (FCS) team in Southwest Sydney and play a meaningful role in walking alongside Aboriginal children, young people and families during times of challenge.

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to create culturally safe pathways for families, strengthen community connections and help prevent issues from escalating by ensuring families receive the right support at the right time.

If you are deeply connected to community, passionate about supporting Aboriginal families, and committed to keeping children safe and thriving, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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

Your Qualifications & Experience

• 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

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• Access to generous NFP salary packaging options
• 5 additional ex-gratia leave days
• Wellbeing programs as well as access to Uniting’s URewards retail partner program.
• Career development opportunities such as training, education.
• Amazing workplace culture

Please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or enquiries – [e-mail]

Applications close: 11:55pm Monday 30th November 2026

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

Empowered by diversity:

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.