Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services – Mardi NSWEleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services LimitedEmployment Type: Full-TimeEmpowering Strong, Healthy, Long Lives.Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services (EDAS) is seeking a passionate and community-connected Aboriginal Child and Family Worker to join our Child and Family Services team.
This is a designated Aboriginal-identified role suited to someone who thrives in a culturally grounded, person-led environment focused on healing, advocacy, and positive outcomes for Aboriginal families.About the RoleThis is a frontline role supporting Aboriginal children, young people, and families through culturally safe, trauma-informed care.
The position offers a diverse and rewarding scope, combining case management, family support, group work, outreach, and community education with a particular lens on early childhood development, domestic and family violence (DFV) prevention, and language and cultural revitalisation.You will work as part of a transdisciplinary team alongside clinicians, midwives, health workers, and allied health practitioners to deliver integrated, holistic care across the lifespan.Key responsibilities include:Conducting wellbeing assessments and developing culturally respectful case plansDelivering health education and facilitating group sessions focused on parenting, AOD awareness, DFV support, and healthy lifestylesSupporting families to navigate systems such as housing, Centrelink, education, child protection, and NDISCoordinating referrals and collaborating with local services to ensure wrap-around supportAdvocating for clients' needs, building community trust, and strengthening cultural identity through careSupporting early learning transitions, promoting child development milestones, and ensuring safety for women and children impacted by DFVContributing to the revitalisation of Darkinjung language and cultural knowledge through group activities,



family programs, and community educationTo succeed in this role, you will have:Demonstrated experience supporting Aboriginal families, children, or young peopleSkills in family-focused and child-centred practice, including developmental and educational supportKnowledge of maternal, child, youth health, mental health, DFV, and AOD impactsConfidence supporting families impacted by domestic and family violence, using trauma-informed strategiesAbility to develop and monitor case plans and support outcomes through coordinated careExperience supporting language or cultural revitalisation and embedding cultural practice in daily workExcellent written, verbal, and digital communication skillsHigh standards in client documentation and confidentialityAboriginality and connection to communityUnderstanding of early childhood development frameworks and case management practicesCurrent NSW Working With Children CheckNDIS worker screening check or willing to obtainSatisfactory National Police Check (no responsible/criminal/court record)Current NSW Driver's LicenceRelevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in community, health, education or social servicesTrauma-informed and cultural safety engagementFamiliarity with systems such as NDIS, DFV services, and child protectionCPR and First Aid certificationAbility to use client management systems (e.g. Best Practice)Why Join EDAS?
Be part of a proud Aboriginal organisationMake a meaningful impact in the lives of children and familiesParticipate in cultural and language revitalisation effortsWork in a collaborative, culturally safe, and supportive teamOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesCompetitive salary under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry AwardClosing Date: 30/10/2026For more information, contact the Child and Family Services Manager Operations on *********** ***.
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📌 Aboriginal Child And Family Worker (Central Coast)
🏢 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services
📍 Central Coast