Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker in Cowra

We are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes, Walgett.

Employment type: Ongoing

Salary: $92,632 - $120,478 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples only.

Your role involves working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) in partnership with families and communities. We focus on breaking cycles of disadvantage and supporting strong futures. Our priority is always the safety, wellbeing, and cultural connection of children and young people.

What You’ll Do:

• Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people.
• Work in partnership with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving.
• Walk alongside families to set goals that build on their strengths, addressing safety and well-being concerns.
• 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.
• Participate in Aboriginal cultural 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 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 with the Aboriginal community, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• A paid working with children clearance number.
• Documented verification of Aboriginality.

As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Flexible, autonomous work environment.
• Competitive pay and conditions.
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call Maddison James on 9765 3554 or via email.

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.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.