Aboriginal Family Worker - Central Coast

Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi Aboriginal Corporation

What we 0ffer

A supportive, collaborative and family friendly environment

The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of Aboriginal Families, Children & Young people

Ongoing professional development and supervision

Access to cultural mentoring and community connection

Competitive salary under the SCHADS Award

Additional Salary Packaging option available up to $15,900

ABOUT THE ROLE

Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi are seeking an Aboriginal Family Worker to join our family and wellbeing stream. As part of this important role, you will working in the targeted early intervention space directly with Aboriginal families and their children. You will identify what services and interventions are required to address family and children’s educational, social, cultural and emotional needs and work collaboratively with providers to develop and facilitate practical assistance.

The Aboriginal Family Worker will ensure that Aboriginal families are able to access timely, effective and culturally safe support services earlier in the lives of their children. Family engagement is also supported and encouraged to participate in appropriate activities and programs. Services are provided in a child-centred manner, where safety, wellbeing and connection to culture is paramount.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will be able to:

identify needs and create supportive networks and referral pathways for children and families

demonstrate care, compassion and empathy in understanding issues surrounding vulnerable Aboriginal families

support families in their understanding of child development

work within a collaborative care team approach and with relevant stakeholders and organisations to promote the best outcomes for chiuldren and families

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the practice and principles involved in case work and case co-ordination

empower families and carers to live happy, healthy lives

ABOUT US

Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi is an Aboriginal Agency on the Central Coast of NSW representing the Aboriginal communities that fall within the Local Government area of the Wyong.

The name Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi is from the Darkinjung language and means ‘listen to the children’. This principle forms the basis of our core belief that Aboriginal children and young people need to be connected to their community and culture and to participate and contribute to their story.

We are guided by the following approaches to practice:

Aboriginal World Views

Dadirri – Deep Listening to One Another

Cultural Learning - the importance of Identity and Connections

Shared Community Responsibility for children and young people

Working with Families in a Culturally Safe environment

Strengths Based Practice and Resilience

Trauma Informed and Trauma Specific Care and Practice

SELECTION CRITERIA

Please provide testament to your Aboriginality and your connections to Darkinjung Country & Community

Relevant tertiary qualifications Community Services Cert 3 or higher, or working towards, in welfare or related field and minimum 6 months experience in service delivery with Families and Children with complex needs

Availability to work flexible hours (evening or weekend work may be required)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficiency in case note writing and demonstrated ability to develop, organise and maintain records and reports in a timely manner

Good computer skills including Microsoft office and Windows based software

Current NSW Driver’s Licence and Working With Children Check

How to Apply

Applications must include a cover letter addressing the essential criteria and a current resume

To be considered for this position the selection criteria will need to be addressed

Please email application to [email protected] or for further information and a copy of the Position Description.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, closing on 9/05/2025. The successful candidate will ideally commence ASAP.