Senior Caseworker Children's Cultural Care

Mallee District Aboriginal Services; Mildura; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) in Mildura, VIC, is seeking a Senior Caseworker for Children’s Cultural Care. You will work under the Team Leader, Home Based and Kinship Care, providing high quality culturally responsive case management to Aboriginal children and young people to keep them connected to family, culture and community.

This role supports families through trauma recovery, develops individualized care and safety plans, and collaborates with carers and stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience delivering culturally responsive case management.
• Knowledge of Best Interests Framework and DFFH standards.
• Ability to support children and young people who have experienced trauma.
• Knowledge of local Aboriginal community and family dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally responsive child and family–centred case management.
• Develop and implement individualised care, safety and support plans with families, carers and stakeholders.
• Support children and young people who have experienced trauma, ensuring safety and cultural connections.
• Assist team leader with daily program operations, case documentation, reporting and compliance (CRIS/CRISSP).
• Work with internal partners to streamline intake, assessment and referral processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

Organisational skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Diploma of Community Services

Job description

Senior Caseworker Children's Cultural Care

Mallee District Aboriginal Services – Mildura VIC

Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) committed to healing, supporting, serving and protecting Aboriginal communities across the Mallee region. Guided by our Elders and grounded by Our Lore, MDAS exists to strengthen the resilience, independence and wellbeing of our Mob. We walk alongside individuals and families through every stage of life – caring, empowering, educating and advocating so people can be their very best selves. Our programs span across health, wellbeing, family services, community support and culture. With deep community roots and strong regional presence, MDAS is moving confidently towards becoming a sector leading ACCHO known for its cultural authority and practical life-changing outcomes.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader, Home Based and Kinship Care, the Senior Caseworker Children’s Cultural Care will help Aboriginal children and young people remain connected to their families, culture and community. The role ensures families have a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their children by providing high quality culturally responsive case management in accordance with DFFH standards, the Best Interests Framework and MDAS policies.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver culturally responsive child and family centred case management.

Develop and implement individualised care, safety and support plans in collaboration with children, families, carers and stakeholders.

Support children and young people who have experienced trauma, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and cultural connections remain a priority.

Assist the team leader with daily program operations, case documentation, reporting and compliance requirements, including CRIS and CRISSP.

Work collaboratively with internal partners to ensure streamlined intake, assessment and referral processes.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Working knowledge of the local Aboriginal community, family dynamics, child rearing practices and issues faced within the local community.

Proven experience supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, including those with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

Strong communication, case management and organisational skills with the ability to support and guide others.

Diploma of Community Services or a relevant qualification would be highly regarded

Other Requirements

Current National Police Check.

Current Employee Working with Children Check

Current Driver's Licence

MDAS strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisting and interviews may commence prior to the closing date of 1st December 2026.

For a confidential discussion, please contact the hiring manager Nathan Swaeney on 0482 134 ***