Kinship Care Case Contracting Worker

2 weeks ago

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia Njernda Aboriginal Corporation Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Support Aboriginal children to thrive.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and young people in statutory kinship care through safe, connected, and culturally strong family environments.

This role provides culturally safe case management, family engagement, and placement support to ensure children's safety, stability, and cultural identity are upheld.

In this role, you will:

Deliver case management and support for Aboriginal children in kinship care placements

Develop and implement care, cultural, and safety plans in partnership with families and DFFH

Support kinship carers with assessments, training, and practical assistance

Facilitate family engagement, reunification planning, and cultural connection activities

Prepare reports, assessments, and referrals to ensure quality and compliance

About You:

Qualified in Social Work or Community Services (or equivalent)

Strong case management and assessment skills with trauma-informed practice knowledge

Understanding of Aboriginal culture, kinship systems, and the impact of intergenerational trauma

Experience in out-of-home care, child protection, or family services

Excellent communication, cultural safety, and teamwork skills

Apply now to help Aboriginal children thrive in safe, connected, and culturally strong family environments.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

Qualifications

  • A recognised Social Work Degree or Diploma of Community Services qualification which includes:
  • a)     primary focus on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics and/or impacts of trauma; and
  • b)     preferably a practical component such as counselling or case work practice

Skills

  • Demonstrated case management and assessment skills, including the ability to develop and implement care plans that are trauma-informed, culturally safe and child-centred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear, analytical reports and court documents
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust-based, culturally respectful relationships with Aboriginal families, children, carers and community members
  • Proficient computer and administrative skills, including the use of CRIS, CRISSP and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to manage competing demands, make sound decisions under pressure and respond to crisis situations with cultural and emotional intelligence

Experience

  • Experience in kinship care, foster care, child protection, family support or out-of-home care case management
  • Experience in navigating referrals to services and establishing linkages to support carers and children.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma, grief and loss on Aboriginal children and families
  • Knowledge of the local Aboriginal community, people and cultural connection needs of Aboriginal children and young people.
  • Experience with case management, care planning and service referrals.
  • Familiarity with the Children, Youth, and Families Act 2005 (CYFA 2005) and the Aboriginal Child Placement Principles.

Satisfactory evidence of

  • Pre-employment checks not limited to at least two professional referees
  • Proof of identity and qualifications
  • National police check, Working with Children's, full Victorian driver's license
  • Disclosure of any pre-existing illness/injury and vaccination status in line with Njernda's current policy and procedure.

Please make your application through Seek before October 2, 2025. Please include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and supply contact details for at least two referees.

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