Yiring Caseworker

*Please note this is a 12-month maternity leave position.*

Wandiyali is a Newcastle-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community Organisation. Our services operate throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Region and Port Stephens.

Each year Wandiyali assists hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members through the delivery of its many services.

The aim of Wandiyali and its services is to 'Keep our Culture Strong'. We do this by focusing our services on children, families, strength, Culture and community.

Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in the world within a growing Organisation and not just a job?

Are you passionate about supporting children and their families to thrive?

Are you looking for a workplace with a collaborative and supportive culture that encourages a balance of office and home-based working, and practices work life balance to promote wellbeing for all team members?

Then this may be the job for you

The Opportunity

Yiring is an early intervention program that provides a range of flexible supports to young people aged 10-17 involved with or at risk of involvement with the youth justice system. The program aims to empower young people and their families to achieve change in the young person's behavior, increase safety, build on protective factors and increase connection to Culture.

The Yiring Caseworker will provide Culturally safe, child centred and family focused support to children, young people and families at risk of involvement in the youth justice system.

The Benefits

As a Wandiyali Yiring Caseworker you also benefit with additional career development supports including,

· 12 weeks induction.

· Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.

You will be supported to maintain family connections and wellbeing through,

· 5 weeks of annual leave.

· Option to take 1 day of flex leave per month, and

· Time off in lieu arrangements

· After the initial induction period you will also have access to a hybrid home / office work environment.

You will have the options to reduce tax and cost of living expenses through,

· Salary Sacrifice packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year

· Meal and Entertainment Salary Sacrifice of up to $2,650 each FBT year

· Employee Benefits programs providing discounts on a large variety of consumer services and products.

If you are looking for a career that is dedicated to truly making positive change and you have experience working with Aboriginal children, young people, families, or communities we would like to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please attach:

· A current resume

· A cover letter introducing yourself, and how you meet each of the desirable and essential criteria.

Closing date:

Please note that applications may close earlier than the stated date if a suitable applicant is found.

For further information please contact;

Talana Kilroy

Senior People and Culture Officer or 

An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Desirable criteria:

• Positions Relevant tertiary qualifications

Essential Criteria:

• A commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Values of our Organisation.
• Is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Person
• Knowledge and/or experience in providing case management support to vulnerable children, young people, and families where there are complex needs including drug and alcohol use, mental health, domestic and family violence.
• An understanding of the risk and protective factors relating to youth offending and/or anti-social behavior and the barriers for families to addressing these.
• Knowledge and/or experience in delivering 1:1 and/or group based, evidence-informed, Culturally appropriate, and developmentally appropriate interventions to children, young people, and families to improve social and emotional wellbeing.
• Knowledge, experience, or willingness to commit to further training in evidence-informed programs in the context of youth offending and child protection.
• Excellent Organisational and time management skills.
• Strong client focus, with confidence and resilience liaising and developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in appropriate record keeping, report writing and data entry.
• Proven effective interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to actively participating in teamwork, training, and supervision processes.
• Ability and commitment to implement appropriate and respectful conflict resolution strategies within the community and working environment.