Aboriginal Caseworker - Southern NSW
We are currently recruiting to vacancies in Bega, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, & Yass.
We are also creating a recruitment pool to fill future vacancies in Batemans Bay, Cooma & Ulladulla.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides opportunities to make a real difference.
We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families, and communities.
We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.
It's work that really matters.
DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home.
Our first priority is always the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children or young persons.
We know the more Aboriginal caseworkers we have, the more Aboriginal kids grow up safely at home with mob.
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.Being an Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult.
Sometimes, you may have to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships in order to care for their children and develop safe and loving homes.
What We're Looking For
To be a Child Protection Caseworker you need to be confident, curious, and resilient.
The essential requirements include:
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.Role
There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows:
Confirmation of Aboriginality form.or
Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:
Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, andIdentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, andIs accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.What's in it for you?
As Australia's top public sector employer, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities including:
Rewarding salary from $87,315 pa to $113,562 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, tailored health app, and mental health support.Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Got a question?
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Isabelle on 02 9765 3781 or via ******.
Visit adjustment in the recruitment process to learn more.
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.
To find out what DCJ is doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other 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 and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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