Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Sydney, South Eastern & Northern SydneyHurstville NSW Department of Communities and JusticeEmployment type: OngoingSalary: $92,632 - $120,478 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loadingYour roleWorking 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, secure, 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.
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 safe and loving homes.What we're looking forTo be 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.The 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 AboriginalInclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe continue to hire great 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.We offer a variety of benefits, including:A 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.
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