Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Illawarra Shoalhaven

dcj.nsw.gov.au

Wollongong, NSW, AU
$89,934 – $116,969 pyr + super + annual leave load...
On-site
Work with families and communities
Addressing safety and well-being concerns
Develop safety plans
Our priority is always the safety, wellbeing, and cultural connection of children and young people

Job Summary

  • Our priority is always the safety, wellbeing, and cultural connection of children and young people.
  • We walk alongside families, children, and communities, working together with other agencies and partners to build on strengths and create lasting change.
  • We offer a variety of benefits, including a challenging and rewarding career, flexible, autonomous work environment, competitive pay and conditions, and training and development opportunities.

Matching Summary

Our priority is always the safety, wellbeing, and cultural connection of children and young people.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • work with families and communities
  • addressing safety and well-being concerns
  • develop safety plans
  • complete risk assessments
  • working with high needs clients
  • court processes and documentation

Nice-to-have

  • cultural knowledge is invaluable
  • courage, curiosity, and cultural strength
  • listen deeply and walk alongside families

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 number
  • documented verification of Aboriginality

Work Rights

Not specified

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