Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker – New England
Department: Northern CPPYJ
Location: Armidale, NSW; Inverell, NSW; Glen Innes, NSW; Narrabri, NSW; Tamworth, NSW; Moree, NSW; 2350 2360 2370 2390 2340 2400
Req ID: 65788
What you'll do
* Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people.
* Work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving.
* Assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing 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 the preparation of court documents and attending court.
* Participate in individual and group supervision.
What we're looking for
* 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, 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.
What's in it for you
* Rewarding salary from $89,934 to $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading.
* Opportunities to work flexibly.
* 17 weeks of industry‐leading training in the Caseworker Development Program.
* Customised career development and support for your personal and professional growth.
* Generous leave entitlements including flex leave.
* Positive culture for wellness including Fitness Passport, a tailored health app and mental health support.
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply and attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and an up‐to‐date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
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