Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Hunter

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Cessnock, NSW, Australia
$89,934 – $116,969 py + super + annual leave loadi...
On-site
Work with vulnerable children and families
Develop safety plans
Conduct risk assessments
We walk alongside families, children, and communities, working together with other agencies and partners to build on strengths and create lasting change

Job Summary

  • We walk alongside families, children, and communities, working together with other agencies and partners to build on strengths and create lasting change.
  • Our priority is always the safety, wellbeing, and cultural connection of children and young people.
  • We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Matching Summary

We walk alongside families, children, and communities, working together with other agencies and partners to build on strengths and create lasting change.

Salary

$89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Work with vulnerable children and families
  • Develop safety plans
  • Conduct risk assessments
  • Court processes and documentation
  • Aboriginal cultural supervision

Nice-to-have

  • Courage, curiosity, and cultural strength
  • Listen deeply and with integrity
  • Partnership with families and communities

Key Requirements

  • Relevant diploma or degree qualification preferred
  • At least two years experience with vulnerable children
  • Build positive working relationships with Aboriginal community
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Paid working with children clearance
  • Documented verification of Aboriginality

Work Rights

Not specified

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