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

About Us

KARI Ltd is one of NSW’s largest accredited Aboriginal Permanency Support services. Our Family Preservation Program supports families at risk of entering the child protection system. We are committed to empowering Aboriginal children and their families through intensive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed support.

Benefits and Perks

Generous salary of $91,750 per annum including leave loading

Access full salary packaging to boost your take-home pay (up to $15,900 tax-free)

35-hour work week (7-hour days) + monthly RDOs

Ongoing professional development and supervision

Work that keeps families together and culture strong

About the Role

You will provide intensive, culturally safe case management to support Aboriginal families and prevent children from entering Out of Home Care. This includes engaging families through therapeutic and strengths-based approaches, working collaboratively with internal and external services, and ensuring children’s safety, connection to culture, and wellbeing.

This is a fixed-term contract until April 1, 2026.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Provide targeted, trauma-informed case management to Aboriginal children and families

Build strong, trust-based relationships with families and children

Develop action plans that increase safety and strengthen family bonds

Facilitate case plan meetings with DCJ and service partners every 90 days

Participate in an on-call roster and provide emergency support when needed

Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement

Requirements

This is an identified position. Aboriginality is a genuine requirement of this role

Working with Children's Check - Paid Worker

National Criminal History Check upon commencement

NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum P2)

Skills and Experience

Experience in Out of Home Care or Child Protection

Relevant qualifications (TAFE or University) or significant community/life experience

Deep understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal communities

Experience working with families facing intergenerational trauma

Strong knowledge of mental health, substance use, and domestic violence impacts

Excellent communication, engagement, and report writing skills

Commitment to culturally respectful, strengths-based practice

How to Apply

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