Overview We are recruiting for various locations across the Western NSW District - Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes, Walgett.

Ever wondered about a lifestyle change and interested in relocating to Bathurst, Bourke, Condobol in, Cowra, Dubbo, Orange, Parkes or Walgett?

Read about the housing opportunities, amenities and attractions in Western NSW and why it might be the perfect home for you.

The Welcome Experience

Helping essential workers relocate, settle in and become one of the locals

The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families considering or moving to regional NSW.

Local Connectors provide personalised support for housing, education, partner job opportunities, and community integration.

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We do work that really matters

DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person. We know the more Aboriginal caseworkers we have, the more Aboriginal kids grow up safely at home with mob.

What You’ll Do

work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people

work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving

assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits

develop safety plans and complete risk assessments

manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families

be involved in court processes,



including the preparation of court documents and attending court

participate in individual and group supervision

Being an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult. Sometimes, 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 secure and loving homes.

What We’re Looking For To be a Child Protection Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient. The essential requirements include:

A relevant diploma or degree qualification is preferred

Applicants without a relevant qualification require at least two years’ experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families

The ability to build positive working relationships, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills

A valid driver’s licence

A paid working with children clearance number

Documented verification of Aboriginality - confirming that you are an Aboriginal person of Aboriginal descent and that you identify as being Aboriginal

As 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 1977.





Role There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:

Confirmation of Aboriginality form

or

Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal 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, and

identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and

is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Click here to view the role description and further information about the assessment process.

Click here to hear from our Aboriginal Caseworkers.

What’s in it for you? As Australia’s top public sector employer, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities including:

Rewarding salary from $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation & annual leave loading

Opportunities to work flexibly

17 weeks of industry leading training in the Caseworker Development Program

Customised career development and support for your personal and professional growth

Generous leave entitlements including flex leave

Positive culture for wellness including Fitness Passport, tailored health app and mental health support

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people

Got a question? If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in

📌 Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker (Bathurst)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Bathurst