Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworker
Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworker
Winanga-li Aboriginal Child & Family Centre (ACFC)
Location:
Tamworth
Winanga-li ACFC is seeking passionate and committed
Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworker
to join our growing Family Support team.
In this role, you will walk alongside Aboriginal families to provide
intensive, in-home support
aimed at keeping children safe, connected and living with family, kin and community. You will work with families experiencing complex challenges, building trust and strengthening parenting capacity through culturally grounded, trauma-informed practice.
Family Preservation Caseworkers play a critical frontline role in preventing children entering Out of Home Care by delivering structured, wraparound support tailored to each family's needs.
This is an
Aboriginal identified position
.
What We Offer
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Additional leave benefits:
3 extra days over Christmas
2 additional leave days (Picnic Day + Birthday leave & gift card)
15 days personal (sick) leave per year (full-time)
Generous uniform allowance
Study support with allocated time
Ongoing training, supervision and career development
A supportive, culturally robust team environment
Key Responsibilities
Intensive Casework & Family Support
Deliver intensive, home-based casework support to families (including weekly home visits) ()
Work alongside families to co-design and implement
Family Action Plans
Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and kin
Case Management & Planning
Undertake comprehensive assessments of family strengths, risks and needs
Develop, implement and review case plans to improve child safety and wellbeing
Maintain accurate,



timely and compliant case records and documentation ()
Cultural & Therapeutic Practice
Deliver culturally safe, strengths-based and trauma-informed support
Strengthen cultural identity, kinship connections and community belonging
Support families to build parenting confidence and resilience
Work closely with DCJ, schools, health services and community partners
Coordinate wraparound supports and referrals for familiesParticipate in case conferences, reviews and multidisciplinary planning
Team & Professional Practice
Participate in supervision, reflective practice and ongoing learning
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture
Uphold child safe standards, organisational policies and cultural safety
About You
Aboriginality (this is an identified role)
Certificate IV, Diploma or Degree in Community Services, Social Work or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families
Demonstrated experience in case management or family support
Understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal families and communities
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Current:
Working With Children Check
National Criminal Record Check
NSW Driver Licence
Highly Regarded
Experience in Family Preservation or intensive family support programs
Knowledge of child protection and Out of Home Care systems
Experience delivering in-home or wraparound services
Training in trauma-informed or therapeutic practice
Winanga-li ACFC is a community-controlled organisation dedicated to strengthening Aboriginal families, culture and community.
As a Caseworker, you will have the opportunity to:
Make a direct impact in keeping families together
Work in a culturally led, strengths-based environment
Be part of meaningful change across regional communities
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📌 Aboriginal Family Preservation Caseworker (New South Wales)
🏢 Winanga-li ACFC
📍 New South Wales