Position Description The Aboriginal Family Case Worker – DFV will work directly with Aboriginal children, young people, and families who are at risk of or experiencing vulnerability, with a strong focus on domestic and family violence prevention and response.

Using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, the Case Worker will:

- Provide individual case management and outreach support to families impacted by or at risk of DFV
- Facilitate parenting and healing programs to strengthen family functioning and improve child safety
- Identify early signs of risk (e.g. domestic violence, homelessness, child protection) and provide appropriate referrals
- Build strong working relationships with services including DFV-specific supports, early education centres, schools, housing and health providers
- Promote safety, cultural connection, and resilience through group programs, workshops and one-on-one support
- Work closely under the direction of the Family Services Coordinator to ensure casework, referrals, and group activities align with SRAC’s practice model, compliance requirements, and community needs

Selection Criteria (Essential)

- Aboriginality.



The position is an identified Aboriginal position. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977
- Qualifications in health, social work, psychology, early childhood education or extensive relevant experience in similar role
- Previous experience and solid commitment to working with Indigenous people & communities, and a broad understanding of the issues experienced by Aboriginal families living in our community
- Works independently and effectively manages time and resources to provide professional, clear, accurate and prompt information to various stakeholders in a complex work environment
- High level communication skills, and demonstrated problem solving, effective prioritisation and escalation skills
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate the provision of quality, person-centred community engagement and outreach programs, workshops, presentations, and events
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC), and unrestricted NSW drivers’ licence

📌 Aboriginal Family Case Worker – Domestic and Family Violence (Doonside)
🏢 Sydney Region Aboriginal
📍 Doonside