Aboriginal Caseworker - Permanency Support / Out of Home Care

Penrith office-based, friendly and supportive team environment

Full time (35 hr week) fixed term Parental Leave contract to January 2028

Annual salary of $96,108.24 plus salary packaging benefits

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 1977.

KARI Ltd is one of NSW’s largest accredited Aboriginal Permanency Support (PSP) services. We are committed to achieving the best outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care. We currently have an opportunity for a Caseworker to join the team at our Penrith office. Reporting to the Manager-Casework, this hand's on role will be responsible for:

Managing a caseload of Aboriginal children and young people in our Permanency Support Program

Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with key stakeholders





Maintaining consistent contact with children, young people and carers

Completing required reporting and associated documentation

Supervising contact between children and their birth families

Participating in on-call rotations as required

The successful candidate will be passionate about engaging in meaningful work that strengthens culture, identity and belonging. They will hold:

A sound knowledge of issues facing Aboriginal children, families and communities, along with cultural sensitivity and a trauma informed approach

Strong verbal and written communication skills

The ability and commitment to work flexibly across Sydney as required

Current Working With Children Check

Clear National Criminal History Check

Valid NSW driver's license (min P2)

In return, KARI offers competitive remuneration, salary packaging perks, uniform allowance, opportunities for development and progression, a monthly RDO after qualifying period and a supportive, values driven team that puts people and community first.

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📌 Aboriginal Caseworker - Permanency Support / Out of Home Care (Penrith)
🏢 KARI Foundation
📍 Penrith