Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Western NSW

Aboriginal Caseworker - Western NSW We are currently recruiting to vacancies in Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes & Walgett 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  Click here to view the role description and further information about the assessment process.   Click here to hear from our Aboriginal Caseworkers.  What’s in it for you?   As Australia’s top public sector employer, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities including:  Rewarding salary from $79,032 to $109,194 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  Interested in learning more about the lifestyle opportunities available in Western NSW? Read about the housing opportunities, amenities and attractions in Western NSW and why it might be the perfect home for you. 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).  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 Our Process.  If you’ve got a question about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please email us at CaseworkerCareers@facs.nsw.gov.au   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 are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit our careers site.