Employee type: Ongoing. Salary: $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading. Location: Cessnock, Charlestown, Maitland, Mayfield, Muswellbrook, and Raymond Terrace.
Your Role
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is about partnering with families and communities to help children and young people thrive. As an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker you will work sensitively and respectfully with parents and youth, manage complex cases, develop safety plans, participate in court processes, and engage in Aboriginal cultural supervision.
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
The essential requirements include:
Relevant diploma or degree preferred




At least two years' experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families if no relevant qualification
Ability to build positive working relationships with the Aboriginal community, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver's licence
Paid working with children clearance number
Documented verification of Aboriginality – confirming you are an Aboriginal person of Aboriginal descent and that you identify as being Aboriginal
Eligibility
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 ****.
Confirming Aboriginality: Provide either of the following –
A completed Confirmation of Aboriginality form
Written confirmation from 2–3 Aboriginal organisations within your community addressing the criteria of descent, identity, and community acceptance
Benefits
A challenging and rewarding career
Versatile, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
Please note the role is identified and is an Indigenous job role.
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📌 Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Hunter (Muswellbrook)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Muswellbrook