- Full time, permanent role, office-based at Penrith site

- 35 hour week, monthly RDO after qualifying period

- Annual base salary of $96,108 + super + salary packaging benefits

This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal only. Roles which involve directly providing programs and services to Aboriginal people for the purposes of promoting their welfare are considered to be ‘Aboriginal identified roles’ and are as such restricted to Aboriginal people only. This is permitted under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

KARI Ltd is one of NSW’s largest accredited Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations. Our Aboriginal Family Preservation Program (formerly Intensive Family Preservation) supports families at risk of entering the child protection system. We are committed to empowering Aboriginal children and their families through intensive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed support.

We have an chance available for a full-time permanent Caseworker to join the busy team at our Penrith office. Reporting to the Manager, Aboriginal Family Preservation, this hands-on position will be responsible for:

- providing intensive, trauma informed and culturally safe case management support to Aboriginal families

- engaging families via a therapeutic and strengths-based approach





- working collaboratively with internal and external services and stakeholders, including government departments and community organisations

- associated administrative tasks, recording and reporting

- supporting children's safety, connection to culture and wellbeing

The successful candidate will be resilient, adaptable and practical. They will know how to meet vulnerable people where they are at and can provide pragmatic and appropriate support accordingly. They'll hold:

- Experience in a similar case management or child protection role

- Superior verbal & written communication skills

- A deep understanding of issues facing Aboriginal communities, including intergenerational trauma

- A current Working with Children's Check (Paid Worker)

- A National Criminal History Check (or happy for us to obtain prior to commencement)

- NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum P2)

In return, KARI offers competitive remuneration, salary sacrificing benefits, a 35 hour week, monthly RDO's after a qualifying period, uniforms, ongoing professional development, opportunities for progression, meaningful work with a genuinely passionate and supportive team and more!

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

📌 Caseworker - Aboriginal Family Preservation (Penrith)
🏢 KARI Foundation
📍 Penrith