Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Sydney, South Eastern & Northern SydneyWe are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Burwood (Ashfield), Strawberry Hills, Lakemba, St George CSC (Hurstville), Sutherland CSC (Hurstville), Pennant Hills, Chatswood.Employment type: Ongoing.Salary: $92,632 - $120,478 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading.This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples only.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 supervisionWhat we're looking forTo be an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker, you bring courage, curiosity, and cultural strength.
You can stand solid in challenging situations, listen deeply, and walk alongside families and communities with respect and integrity.Essential requirements includeA 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 DiversityInclusion and diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.
We 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.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.We offerA challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance ProgramsOther InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.Got a question?
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Julie Davis on or via .
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📌 Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Sydney, South Eastern & Northern Sydney
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Sydney