Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Illawarra ShoalhavenWe are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Shellharbour, Wollongong, Nowra, Ulladulla.Employment type: OngoingSalary: $92,632 - $120, 478 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loadingThis position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples onlyWorking 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, safe, and connected to mob.What you'll doWork sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young peopleWork in partnership with other agencies and engage in complex problem solvingWalk alongside families to set goals that build on their strengths, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visitsDevelop safety plans and complete risk assessmentsManage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their familiesBe involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending courtParticipate in individual and group supervisionParticipate in Aboriginal cultural supervisionBeing an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult.
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you may have to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships in order to be able to care for their children and develop safe and loving homes.
What we're looking forTo succeed as an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker, you bring courage, curiosity, and cultural strength.
You can stand strong in challenging situations, listen deeply, and walk alongside families and communities with respect and integrity.Essential requirementsA relevant diploma or degree qualification is preferredApplicants without a relevant qualification require at least two years' experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their familiesThe ability to build positive working relationships with the Aboriginal community, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skillsA valid driver's licenceA paid working with children clearance numberDocumented verification of Aboriginality - confirming that you are an Aboriginal person of Aboriginal descent and that you identify as being AboriginalAs an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.There are two alternatives to confirming yourAboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows.Either will be acceptedConfirmation of Aboriginality formORWritten confirmation from 2-3Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work,



which addresses the three criteria listed below:is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, andidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, andis accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.What We OfferA challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.We do work that really mattersWorking for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference.
We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.
We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.
It's work that really matters.Got a question?
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best(including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Maddison James on ********* or via email Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe continue to hire outstanding people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds.
This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.Other InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.Thank you for your interest in this role.
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