PSP Foster Care Caseworker

*Please note we currently have 2 x 12 month fixed-term positions avalibale.*

Wandiyali is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, established in Newcastle in 1997. We are the largest accredited Aboriginal provider of PSP OOHC within Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Region, and Port Stephens. Wandiyali also has a number of Preservation Programs and support services that work closely with children, young people, and families.

Wandiyali strives to employ, support, and develop therapeutic skills of Aboriginal people who have a passion for working in this sector.

The primary function of the PSP Foster Care Caseworker is to:

• Ensure a high-quality service which is in line with the Aboriginal Case Management Policy directed at supporting and advocating for the welfare, family/kin connections, Cultural connections which are in the best interests of children, young people in Out of Home Care and their families.
• Provide safe, stable, and suitable permanency options for children and young people, and
• The provision of high-quality case management of children and young people to meet their Cultural, day-to-day care and support needs.

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

•    12 weeks induction training 

•    Monthly professional supervision, and

•    Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.

Wandiyali supports all employees to maintain their family connections and wellbeing through 

•    5 weeks of annual leave.   

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

•    Time off in leu arrangements

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

How to Apply

Please note a current WWCC, National Police Check (completed in the last 12 months), First Aid certificate, and a current Driver's License (P1 or above) is required prior to the successful applicant's start date.

To apply for this position, please attach a current resume and a cover letter introducing yourself and your experience in:

•    The PSP OOHC or the Community Service sector

•    Your experience supporting vulnerable people

Applications close 5.00 pm Thursday, 2nd of October 2025.

For further information please contact;

Talana Kilroy

Senior People & Culture Officer

Essential criteria

• A commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Values of our Organisation.
• Aboriginal or/and Torres Strait Islander, or Culturally confident and able to demonstrate their knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community.
• Relevant qualifications and experience working with Children and Young People in the statutory care system.
• Sound understanding of the developmental needs of children and young people, families and parents and a comprehensive understanding of key risk factors of trauma on childhood development.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and working with children and young people.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise, advocate with and maintain positive working relationships with relevant government and non- government professionals, community groups, services, and agencies.
• Demonstrated time management and reflective practice skills in a busy environment with many competing priorities.
• Demonstrated effective communication including active listening and negotiation skills to manage conflicts and maintain positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in written communication that is appropriate to the audience and report writing skills.
• Intermediate level of computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to participate positively in teamwork, training, and supervision processes.