Brighter Futures Caseworker

Wandiyali is the lead Aboriginal Organisation implementing the Brighter Futures Program in Newcastle.

Wandiyali is seeking people who are searching for

•    A meaningful career within a growing organisation, that makes a positive difference within people's lives

•    Are passionate about supporting families to remain together to thrive, connect to family, community, and Culture

•    Looking for a workplace with a collaborative and supportive culture that supports a true work life balance

The Opportunity

The aim of Wandiyali and its services is to 'Keep our Culture Strong'. As a Wandi Brighter Futures Caseworker, you will provide early intervention support for vulnerable children and families through a Cultural lens.

Brighter Futures involves case management, access to childcare, parenting programs which includes but not limited to Safe care, home visiting and brokerage in order to improve emotional, social, health, educational and developmental outcomes for children and their families.

The Benefits

As a Wandiyali Brighter Futures 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 accrued day off 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 an overview of your experience working with vulnerable children and families in the context of Child Protection or the Community Services Sector.

Closing date: 5.00pm Tuesday

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

For further information, please contact;

Talana Kilroy

Senor 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

Essential criteria;

1.    A commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Values of our Organisation

2.    Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander 

3.    Demonstrated knowledge, experience, or willingness to commit to further training in implementing evidence-based parenting programs

4.    Experience in working with families with children within the child protection sector

5.    Demonstrated experience in assessment and case planning to moderate risks in vulnerable families 

6.    Demonstrated knowledge of child development and how to assess children's developmental needs 

7.    Knowledge and experience in working with families where there are high needs challenges including drug and alcohol use, mental health and domestic violence and experience in child protection 

8.    Highly developed interpersonal skills including an understanding of counselling, mediation, and conflict resolution

9.    Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a busy team and be self-motivated. 

10.    Demonstrated commitment and ability to maintain confidentiality and accountability, including client records, team and organisational discussions 

11.    The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with other services our community and attend local network events

12.    Demonstrated ability to participate positively in teamwork, training, and supervision processes.

13.    Proven effective written and verbal communication skills 

14.    Experience in appropriate record keeping, report writing, and data entry

15.    Ability and willingness to implement appropriate and respectful conflict resolution strategies within the community and working environment

16.    Current NSW driver's licence

17.    Current paid successful Working with Children check

18.    Current first aid certificate

19.    Successful National police check