Children and Families Intensive Support (CaFIS) Case Worker
Tennant Creek, Northern Territory ****, Australia A$90,****** - A$99,******
Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior
Posted 23 Oct ****
Description
Help Strengthen Families and Create Positive Futures in the Barkly Region
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is seeking passionate and dedicated
Children and Families Intensive Support (CaFIS) Case Workers
to join our Piliyintinji-ki Stronger Families team in Tennant Creek. This rewarding role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families through culturally responsive family support and case management services
Position Summary:
As a CaFIS Case Worker, you will work alongside families who have been referred through Territory Families, Housing and Communities, health services, community organisations and self-referrals where children have been identified as being at risk of abuse and neglect. You will support families to build strengths, improve child safety and wellbeing, and achieve lasting positive outcomes through culturally appropriate interventions and case management.
Responsibilities:
Developing and implementing family support and case management plans.
Building strong relationships with children, families, kinship networks and communities.
Supporting parents and carers to strengthen parenting skills and increase child safety and wellbeing.
Advocating for families in accessing housing, education, health and community services.
Collaborating with government and non-government stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
Maintaining accurate case notes, reports and client records.
Supporting culturally safe service delivery and community engagement activities.
Qualifications:
A Diploma or higher qualification in Child, Family and Youth Interventions, Community Services, Counselling or a related field.
Experience working within Aboriginal community health, family support or welfare services.




Robust understanding of Aboriginal cultures, values, protocols and child-rearing practices.
Demonstrated case management experience within child and family services.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong administrative and report-writing abilities.
Experience using Microsoft Office and client information management systems.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
A current NT Driver's Licence.
The ability to obtain an Ochre Card and satisfactory National Criminal History Check.
Knowledge of the Tennant Creek and Barkly Region.
Ability to speak a local Aboriginal language.
Why Join Anyinginyi Health?
When you join Anyinginyi Health, you'll enjoy a rewarding career while making a genuine impact within the community.
Benefits include:
12% Employer Superannuation Contribution
Salary packaging up to $15,****** per annum
Relocation Assistance up to $5,000
6 weeks annual leave
Up to 10 days personal/carer's leave each year
Study allowance of up to $1,500 after 12 months' service
Study leave opportunities
Remote retention allowance of up $1,500 after 1 year of service and $3,000 after 2 years' service
Annual remote travel allowance of $1,500
Annual bilingual allowance of up to $1,500
Free access to the Anyinginyi Health Clinic and prescriptions
Free general dentistry (excluding laboratory costs)
About Anyinginyi Health
Established in ****, Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation delivers holistic primary health care services to Aboriginal people across Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region. Our approach recognises the importance of culture, family and community in achieving positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Special Measures
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position.
This position is designated Indigenous under Section 57 of the NT Anti-Discrimination Act. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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📌 Children And Families Intensive Support (Cafis) Case Worker (Australia)
🏢 Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal
📍 Australia