Aboriginal Caseworker - Murrumbidgee

Aboriginal Caseworker - Murrumbidgee

We are currently recruiting to vacancies in Albury, Cootamundra, Denilquin, Griffith, Leeton, Tumut & Wagga Wagga

We do 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 the children or young person. 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 be able 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

What’s in it for you?

Rewarding salary from $75,992 pa to $104,994 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?

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.