Aboriginal Caseworker
4 weeks ago
Division: Southern HDDSEM- Location: Burwood, NSW, AU, 2134 Chatswood, NSW, AU, 2057 Lakemba, NSW, AU, 2195 Strawberry Hill, NSW, AU, 2012 Sutherland, NSW, AU, 2232- Req ID: 58811Aboriginal Caseworker - Sydney, South Eastern & Northern Sydney
We are currently recruiting to vacancies in Burwood, Strawberry Hills, Lakemba, St George, Sutherland, Pennant Hills, Chatswood
**We do work that really matters**
DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person. We know the more Aboriginal caseworkers we have, the more Aboriginal kids grow up safely at home with mob.
**What you’ll do**
- work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
- work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
- assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits
- develop safety plans and complete risk assessments
- manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families
- be involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending court
- participate in individual and group supervision
Being 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 for**
To be a Child Protection Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient. The essential requirements include:
- A relevant diploma or degree qualification is preferred
- Applicants without a relevant qualification require at least two years’ experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families
- The ability to build positive working relationships, supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A valid driver’s licence
- A paid working with children clearance number
- Documented verification of Aboriginality - confirming that you are an Aboriginal person of Aboriginal descent and that you identify as being Aboriginal
and further information about the assessment process.
Click here to hear from our Aboriginal Caseworkers.
**What’s in it for you?**
As Australia’s top public sector employer, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities including:
- Rewarding salary from $75,992 pa to $104,994 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading
- Opportunities to work flexibly
- 17 weeks of industry leading training in the Caseworker Development Program
- Customised career development and support for your personal and professional growth
- Generous leave entitlements including flex leave
- Positive culture for wellness including Fitness Passport, tailored health app and mental health support
**Are you ready to join us?**
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
A 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 Our Process.
- Inclusion 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 our careers site.
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