This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal only. Roles which involve directly providing programs and services to Aboriginal people for the purposes of promoting their welfare are considered to be ‘Aboriginal identified roles’ and are as such restricted to Aboriginal people only. This is permitted under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

KARI Ltd

Caseworker - Aboriginal Identified

KARI Ltd is one of NSW’s largest accredited Aboriginal Permanency Support (PSP) services. We are committed to achieving the best outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care.

Benefits and Perks

Salary of $88,500 including leave loading.

35-hour work week (7-hour days)

Monthly RDOs (Rostered Days Off)

Salary sacrifice opportunities to maximise your take-home pay (salary package up to $105,377)

Opportunity to work within a supportive, dedicated team

Ongoing professional development and training

About the Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join our Permanency Support Program. This role involves managing a caseload of Aboriginal children and young people, ensuring that they receive the best possible care. You will work closely with carers, birth families, and NSW Community Services child protection teams to support and implement care plans.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Manage allocated caseload, meeting all case management responsibilities

Complete relevant reporting and documentation, such as S149 and S163

Maintain regular contact with children, young people, and Carers

Review and facilitate case plans, ensuring key stakeholders attend relevant meetings

Support and supervise contact between children and their birth families and significant others

Participate in on-call duties

Requirements

Aboriginality

Working with Children's Check

Undertake a National Criminal History Check

NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum P2)

Skills and Experience

Willingness to travel across metropolitan Sydney to support families

Experience in Out of Home Care or the Child Protection sector

Relevant qualifications or extensive life skills

Knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal communities, families, and children

Experience working with birth families experiencing intergenerational trauma

Understanding of the impacts of Drugs & Alcohol, Mental Health, and Domestic Violence on families

Ability to build rapport and trust with children, adolescents, and families

For further information or to request a full job description, please contact Nicole Alexander on (02) 8782 0300 or via email: [email protected].