Aboriginal Caseworker - Murrumbidgee Region

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Albury NSW

Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Murrumbidgee

We are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Albury, Cootamundra, Denilquin, Griffith, Leeton, Tumut, Wagga Wagga

Employment type:Ongoing

Salary:$92,632 - $120,478 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

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. Our focus is on breaking cycles of disadvantage and supporting strong futures. This is work that truly matters.

At DCJ, we believe families are the heart of our work and your cultural knowledge would be invaluable to this work.



Our priority is always the safety, wellbeing, and cultural connection of children and young people. We know that when we have more Aboriginal caseworkers, our kids are more likely to grow up strong, protected, and connected to mob.

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

📌 Aboriginal Caseworker - Murrumbidgee Region (City of Albury)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 City of Albury