Caseworker - Aboriginal Family Preservation
This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal only. Roles which involve directly providing programs and services to Aboriginal people for the purposes of promoting their welfare are considered to be 'Aboriginal identified roles' and are as such restricted to Aboriginal people only. This is permitted under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
Roles are available across Liverpool and Penrith location
KARI Ltd
KARI Ltd is one of NSW's largest accredited Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations. Our Aboriginal Family Preservation Program (formally intensive family preservation) supports families at risk of entering the child protection system. We are committed to empowering Aboriginal children and their families through intensive, culturally protected, and trauma-informed support.
Benefits and Perks
Generous salary of $96,108 per annum including leave loading
Access full salary packaging to boost your take-home pay (up to $15,900 tax-free)
35-hour work week (7-hour days) + monthly RDOs
Work that strengthens culture, identity, and belonging for Aboriginal children and families
Join a supportive, values-driven team that puts people and community first
Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and cultural guidance
Work that keeps families together and culture strong
About the Role
You will provide intensive, culturally safe case management to support Aboriginal families and prevent children from entering Out of Home Care. This includes engaging families through therapeutic and strengths-based approaches,



working collaboratively with internal and external services, and ensuring children's safety, connection to culture, and wellbeing.
This is a fixed-term 1 year contract.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Provide targeted, trauma-informed case management to Aboriginal children and families
Build strong, trust-based relationships with families and children
Develop action plans that increase safety and strengthen family bonds
Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement
Work collaboratively internally and externally with community and Government partners
Requirements
This is an identified position. Aboriginality is a genuine requirement of this role
Working with Children's Check - Paid Worker
National Criminal History Check uponcommencement
NSW Driver's Licence (minimum P2)
Skills and Experience
Experience in case management or Child Protection
Relevant qualifications (TAFE or University) or significant community/life experience
Deep understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal communities
Experience working with families facing intergenerational trauma
Strong knowledge of mental health, substance use, and domestic violence impacts
Excellent communication, engagement, and report writing skills
Commitment to culturally respectful, strengths-based practice
If you're ready to make a powerful difference and walk alongside our children and families, we want to hear from you.
For further information or to request a full job description, please contact Natasha Katahie for Penrith or Julie Harris for Liverpool on
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📌 Caseworker - Aboriginal Family Preservation (Sydney)
🏢 KARI
📍 Sydney