At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Aboriginal families and communities, ensuring safety and well-being for children.
- Company: Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) focused on community partnership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work environment, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a rewarding career with strong cultural values and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal families and communities.
- Qualifications: Relevant diploma or degree preferred; experience with vulnerable children required.
The predicted salary is between 89934 - 116969 $ per year.
Locations: Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes, Walgett.
Eligibility: This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples only.
Your role
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is about working in partnership with families and communities to thrive.
We walk alongside families, children, and communities, working together with other agencies and partners to build on strengths and create lasting change, focusing on breaking cycles of disadvantage and supporting strong futures.
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, 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
- Participate in Aboriginal cultural supervision
What We're Looking For
To succeed as an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker, you bring courage, curiosity, and cultural strength.
You can stand strong in challenging situations, listen deeply, and walk alongside families and communities with respect and integrity.
- 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 - confirming that you are an Aboriginal person of Aboriginal descent and that you identify as being Aboriginal.
- Aboriginality Confirmation
- Confirmation of Aboriginality is required. One of the following must be uploaded:
- Confirmation of Aboriginality form.
- Written confirmation from 2–3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, addressing the following criteria:
- Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
- Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
- Is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Benefits
- 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.
- EEO and Diversity
As an identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
Race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977.
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Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker – Western NSW in Dubbo 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
