Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Illawarra Shoalhaven
We are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Batemans Bay, Queanbeyan, Bega, Goulburn, and Yass.
Employment type: OngoingSalary: $89,934 – $116,969 per annum plus superannuation and annual leave loading
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people group only.
Your role
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is about partnering with families and communities to thrive. We walk alongside families, children, and communities, working together with other agencies and partners to build on strengths and create lasting change. Our focus is on breaking cycles of disadvantage and supporting strong futures. This work truly matters.
What You'll Do
* Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
* Work in partnership with other agencies and engage in complex problem‐solving
* Walk alongside families to set goals that build on their strengths, address 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 preparing court documents and attending court
* Participate in individual and group supervision
* Participate in Aboriginal cultural 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 and create safe, loving homes.
What We're Looking For
To be an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker, you bring courage, curiosity, and cultural strength. You stand strong in challenging times, listen deeply, and walk alongside families.
* 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 with the Aboriginal community, 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
As an identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti‐Discrimination Act 1977.
Role Specifics – Confirmation of Aboriginality
There are two alternative methods for confirming Aboriginality. One of the following must be uploaded:
* Confirmation of Aboriginality form
* Written confirmation from 2‐3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, addressing the following criteria:
o Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
o Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
o Is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community
What We Offer
* A challenging and rewarding career
* Flexible, autonomous work environment
* Competitive pay and conditions
* Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
* Health & Well‐being and Employee Assistance Programs
How to Apply
Apply directly via the DCJ Careers site by searching for the job and clicking the 'Apply now' button. For Seek users, you will need to set up a profile or log in with your existing Seek account.
For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people.
Application Requirements
Attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and an up‐to‐date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Individuals with a Disability or Other Adjustments
If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method of submission), please call Maddison James on 9765 3554 or email maddison.james@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit Recruitment Adjustments on the DCJ website for more information.
Inclusion and Diversity
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds, including 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 is doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and Diversity on the DCJ website.
Additional Information
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 Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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