Impactful Case Worker for Aboriginal Families (TWF/IFS)

Aboriginal Family Support Services; Murray Bridge; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) is seeking a dedicated Case Worker to support families across the Together With Families (TWF) and Intensive Family Services (IFS) programs in the Murraylands and Riverland regions of South Australia.

The role emphasizes culturally safe, trauma-informed practice, direct home visits, and coordination with schools and health services to improve child safety and family functioning. Suitable for professionals committed to Aboriginal communities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families with complex needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, culturally responsive practice.
• Strong assessment, case management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage families facing challenges including family violence, mental health concerns, housing instability.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across the TWF and IFS programs.
• Deliver culturally responsive, child-centered and family-focused case management.
• Work with families to identify strengths, goals and practical solutions.
• Undertake family assessments, safety planning and case planning.
• Provide direct support through home visits, outreach and service coordination.
• Support children and families to strengthen safety, wellbeing and family functioning.
• Collaborate with schools, health services, community organisations and government agencies.
• Respond to identified risks and contribute to positive child safety outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and reporting requirements.
• Participate in supervision and professional development.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural safety

Strong communication

Assessment & case management

Education

Social Work / Social Science / Psychology / Community Services qualification

Job description

Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) is seeking a dedicated Case Worker to support families across the Together With Families (TWF) and Intensive Family Services (IFS) programs in the Murraylands and Riverland regions of South Australia.

The role emphasizes culturally safe, trauma-informed practice, direct home visits, and coordination with schools and health services to improve child safety and family functioning. Suitable for professionals committed to Aboriginal communities.