Family Caseworker in Penrith

Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation is a community-controlled, not-for-profit organisation based in Penrith and Doonside. Our mission is to improve the health, social, emotional, and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal people through culturally grounded, community-led services. SRAC delivers a broad range of programs across early childhood education, family support, aged care, disability advocacy, cultural connection, and community development. We create safe, empowering spaces that foster identity, resilience, and belonging.

Position Description

Reporting to the Family Services Team Leader, the Aboriginal Family Caseworker is responsible for the delivery of Case Management to vulnerable and at-risk families within the community. The Family Caseworker uses a strengths and evidence-based approach to facilitate and deliver culturally appropriate early intervention programs and groups that build the capacity of children, young people, and families. The Family Case Worker will also provide information and referral of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to other relevant Aboriginal programs and services. This position will be based in our SRAC Hub located in Penrith.

Selection Criteria

• Aboriginality. This position is an identified Aboriginal position. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977.
• An understanding of the issues experienced by Aboriginal people living in the community.
• Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Counselling, Family Support, Domestic and Family Violence, Youth Work or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills, experience in recording case notes and use of client management database.
• Demonstrated skill in working with people with complex needs, and can maintain professional boundaries.
• Familiar with local Aboriginal communities and community service providers in Nepean/Blue Mountains and Greater Western Sydney.
• Experience providing case management, family support, outreach or early intervention services to children, young people and families experiencing vulnerability.
• Knowledge and experience in domestic and family violence, including risk assessment, safety planning, referrals and appropriate support responses.
• Experience facilitating groups, workshops, parenting programs, family wellbeing activities or other capacity-building initiatives.
• Understanding of child protection, mandatory reporting, safeguarding and relevant legislative requirements.
• Strong communication, record keeping, organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage caseloads, competing priorities and reporting requirements.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a National Police Check and NSW Working with Children Check.
• Must hold a NSW unrestricted driver licence.