Job Description

Introduction As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people. Royal Far West considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). There are 2 alternatives for confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be attached to your application for the role as follows: Confirmation of Aboriginality form OR Written confirmation from 1-2 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live or work, which addresses the 3 criteria listed below:
- Is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
- Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and
- Is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Location:

Manly, NSW Employment Type:

Full Time Employer:

Royal Far West Description Royal Far West is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker (Identified) to join our multidisciplinary Child & Family team. This position plays a vital role in delivering evidence-informed, culturally responsive social work services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families from rural and remote communities across NSW, supporting developmental, behavioural, learning and mental health outcomes. In this senior clinical role, you will provide assessment, intervention, case management, advocacy, care coordination and discharge planning for children and their families. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while providing cultural consultation, practice leadership, supervision and mentoring to students and early career social workers.



The role also contributes to strengthening culturally safe practice across Royal Far West and developing strong relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and community stakeholders. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of children and families while supporting connection to culture, kinship, Country and community. Working within a supportive and highly skilled environment, you will have access to professional development, supervision, career progression opportunities and the flexibility to engage in community visits and outreach where required. Skills And Experiences YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity (identified position). Tertiary qualification in Social Work, eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), and significant post-qualification professional experience. Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families, with a deep understanding of culture, kinship systems, community strengths and the impacts of intergenerational trauma. Advanced experience in paediatric child and family social work, including assessment, intervention, advocacy, care coordination, case management and discharge planning. Demonstrated ability to provide practice education, supervision, mentoring and leadership to students and/or early career social workers.



Robust knowledge of child protection legislation, child safe practices, family-centred and trauma-informed approaches, together with the ability to deliver culturally safe and inclusive services. Desirable Criteria Understanding of the opportunities and challenges experienced by children and families living in rural and remote communities. Experience contributing to service development, quality improvement, evaluation, research and/or clinical supervision activities. OUR CULTURE Royal Far West is a rewarding, inspiring, diverse and purpose driven workplace which aims to elevate and harness our people power to support the health and wellbeing of country children for generations to come. Our core values of Care, Connection, Passion, and Impact are integral to the organisation. Respecting and upholding these values enables us to maintain a positive, innovative and highly collaborative workplace culture. BENEFITS OFFERED Structured induction program Meaningful work where you are making a positive difference. You will be supporting children’s mental health, their wellbeing and helping them to build resilience. Career and professional development opportunities. There are great opportunities to learn best practice,

we offer
an Impactful Leadership Program to emerging leaders, interactive workshops offered to develop your work skills as well as online mandatory training. Multi-disciplinary workplace. Across RFW we have collaborative and supportive resident paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and social workers to name a few. Attractive remuneration: base salary + 12% superannuation Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 of your general living expenses can be offered tax free + m

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