At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Aboriginal families and children, ensuring their safety and wellbeing through collaborative casework.
- Company: Join a leading public sector employer dedicated to making a real difference in communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, extensive training, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a positive culture focused on wellness.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or experience with vulnerable children; must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
The predicted salary is between 89934 - 116969 $ per year.
We are recruiting for various locations across the Western NSW District - Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes, Walgett.
Ever wondered about a lifestyle change and interested in relocating to Bathurst, Bourke, Condobolin, Cowra, Dubbo, Orange, Parkes or Walgett? Read about the housing opportunities, amenities and attractions in Western NSW and why it might be the perfect home for you.
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DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person. We know the more Aboriginal caseworkers we have, the more Aboriginal kids grow up safely at home with mob.
What You’ll Do
- Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving.
- Assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits.
- Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
- Manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families.
- Be involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending court.
- Participate in individual and group supervision.
Being an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult. Sometimes, you may have to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships in order to be able to care for their children and develop safe and loving homes.
What We’re Looking For
- A relevant diploma or degree qualification is preferred.
- Applicants without a relevant qualification require at least two years’ experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
- The ability to build positive working relationships, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- A paid working with children clearance number.
- Documented verification of Aboriginality - confirming that you are an Aboriginal person of Aboriginal descent and that you identify as being Aboriginal.
As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons. Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows:
- Confirmation of Aboriginality form
- Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:
- Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
What’s in it for you?
- Rewarding salary from $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation & annual leave loading.
- Opportunities to work flexibly.
- 17 weeks of industry leading training in the Caseworker Development Program.
- Customised career development and support for your personal and professional growth.
- Generous leave entitlements including flex leave.
- Positive culture for wellness including Fitness Passport, tailored health app and mental health support.
Are you ready to join us? Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Vanessa Tran.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker – Western Nsw employer: NSW Department of Communities and Justice
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Parramatta that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community services. The hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in multilingual services.
Contact Details:
NSW Department of Communities and Justice Recruitment Team
