Wandiyali is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, established in Newcastle in ****.
We are the largest accredited Aboriginal provider of PSP OOHC within Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Region, and Port Stephens.
Wandiyali is aChild Safe organisationcommitted to the safety, wellbeing and Cultural safety of all children and young people.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to creating safe, inclusive and Culturally responsive environments where children and young people are respected, heard and empowered.
All employees are expected to share and actively uphold Wandiyali's commitment to child safety and safeguarding.
The Opportunity
Please note we are recruiting for a 12-month fixed-term position.
The aim of Wandiyali and its services is to 'Keep our Culture Strong'.
As a Wandi Carer Unit Caseworker, you will be responsible for assisting with the assessments of potential Foster Care Carers as well as evaluating whether children and young people are suitably placed when entering care or transitioning to alternate care.
The primary function of the Carer Unit Caseworker is to provide assessment, training, and support to carer households to;
Ensure a quality service which promotes the welfare, Cultural connection, and interests of children, young people in Out of Home Care and their families, and:
Provide safe, stable, and suitable permanency options for children and young people and:
The Wandiyali PSP Foster Care team has the following key responsibilities;
Support children and young people in care
Support carers to maintain Culturally rich placements for children and young people in care
Promote and implement the most appropriate permanency care options
Ensure that Wandiyali PSP OOHC service provision aligns with:
Aboriginal Placement Principles
Aboriginal Case Management Policy




Legislated hierarchy of care models
Children's Guardian accreditation requirements
Business planning and industry best practices
Wandiyali funding contracts, as well as
The Cultural, social, and emotional wellbeing of employees, carers, children and young people as well as their families.
The Benefits
As a Wandiyali Carer Unit Caseworker you also benefit with additional career development supports including,
12 weeks induction.
Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.
You will be supported to maintain family connections and wellbeing through,
5 weeks of annual leave.
Option to take 1 day of accrued day off leave per month, and
Time off in lieu arrangements
After the initial induction period you will also have access to a hybrid home / office work setting.
You will have the options to reduce tax and cost of living expenses through,
Salary Sacrifice packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year
Meal and Entertainment Salary Sacrifice of up to $2,650 each FBT year
Employee Benefits programs providing discounts on a large variety of consumer services and products.
If you are looking for a career that is dedicated to truly making positive change and you have experience working with Aboriginal children, young people, families, or communities we would like to hear from you.
An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d)



of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****
A commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Values of our Organisation
Aboriginal or/and Torres Strait Islander
Relevant qualifications and experience working with Children.
Young People and Carers in the statutory care system.
Understanding of the developmental needs of children and young people, families and parents and a comprehensive understanding of key risk factors of trauma on childhood development.
Demonstrated ability to liaise, advocate with and maintain positive working relationships with relevant government and non- government professionals, community groups, services, and agencies.
Demonstrated time management, reflective practice skills and maintaining a high level of compliance in a busy environment with competing priorities
Demonstrate effective communication including active listening and negotiation skills to manage conflicts and maintain positive working relationships
Demonstrated experience in written communication that is appropriate to the audience and report writing skills.
Demonstrated capacity for self-management, which includes accepting responsibility for own actions; focuses on the most important goals; has a realistic and balanced view of own strengths and development opportunities; recognises own feelings and personal prejudices and understands why they occur.
Intermediate level of computer skills
Demonstrated ability to participate positively in teamwork, training, and supervision processes
Assessment and Training skills in desirable.
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📌 Psp Carer Unit Caseworker (12-Month Role) (New South Wales)
🏢 Wandiyali
📍 New South Wales