The chance
We need someone to recruit and nurture a new group of Foster Carers to care for vulnerable children, so they can grow up in stable, secure and loving homes.
Are you keen to be part of a professional growing team, working together to support the safety, well-being and positive life outcomes for children and young people in the child protection and Foster Care systems in Regional NSW?
The successful applicant will work within a supportive and passionate team at
Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation
(based in Wagga Wagga, regional NSW) to deliver these services and to ensure the best culturally appropriate outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
This position is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position.
The Role
The Carer Support Caseworker will work closely with other members of the Permanency Support Program (PSP) OOHC team to recruit and retain high quality placements for the children and young people in the care of RivMed in line with the NSW Aboriginal Child & Young Person Placement Principles.
The Carer Support Caseworker will provide carers with the required training and support to ensure they have all the necessary skills and support to undertake their role as a carer.
The successful candidate will need to be available to work outside of office hours from time-to-time.
Who we are
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the heart of Wiradjuri Country.
RivMed work to effect change in the most marginalised and vulnerable people in our community.
We work to achieve this through the provision of culturally appropriate medical and well-being services for Aboriginal people and their families.
About You




Aboriginality - This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position and candidates will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality.
(NB: applicants race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****, NSW)
Minimum of a Diploma of Community Services or related qualifications or otherwise enrolled and complete within 12 months of employment.
Minimum of two (2) years experience in case work with families, children and young people.
Relevant experience working with children and young people
A knowledge of and commitment to Permanency Planning principles in the permanency support program.
A knowledge of and commitment to 'Reportable Conduct Scheme' under NSW Office of the Children's Guardian.
Demonstrated understanding of the developmental needs of children and young people
We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:
Excellent remuneration dependent on skills & qualifications
Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000
Access up to $2,650 of pre-tax meal and entertainment expenses
Enjoy the benefits of
novated leasing
, allowing you to save on tax and drive the car of your choice
Accelerated long service leave entitlements and early access to such leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counselling sessions paid by the Corporation
Excellent training and development opportunities
Applications
Please provide a copy of your up-to-date resume,
confirmation of your Aboriginality




and a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying, incorporating the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role.
Applicants should have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate accountability and willingness to take direction and provide written reports.
Applicants must also hold a current drivers licence with an ability and willingness to travel throughout the Murrumbidgee area.
(RivMed vehicles provided)
Applications close, 16 August ****
.
If you would like a copy of the position description or have any queries regarding this position, please contact
Robbie-Lee Richards, on
04•• ••• 966
or
email
••••@rivmed.org.au
Employment conditions
Employment is subject to confirmation of Aboriginality, and a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check and demonstrate vaccination for Covid-19.
Aboriginality - This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position and candidates will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality
Certificate IV in Community Services (or willingness to undertake training to obtain)
Willingness to engage and work effectively with Aboriginal people and communities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as a supportive and cooperative team member, share information and acknowledge others efforts
Effective time management and personal organisational skills
Willing to work independently and as part of a team
Current NSW Working with Children Check
National criminal check or willing to obtain
Current drivers licence and willingness to travel for work related purposes
Experience working in an out of home care program environment either as a casework support worker or as a supervised contact worker (desirable)

📌 Carer Support Caseworker - Oohc (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal
📍 Wagga Wagga