South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, providing Health and Wellbeing and relevant services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Shoalhaven area, Far South Coast and Southern Tablelands.

THE ROLE

The Family Preservation Caseworker provides intensive support services to Aboriginal children, young people and their families who are at risk of entering the Statutory Out of Home Care (OOHC) System with the goal of keeping families together. This role is required to work across the Batemans Bay area and Far South Coast .

Please note that applications for this position will close on 10/07/2025.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter that addresses the essential criteria listed below. Applications that do not include all required documentation will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Minimum Cert IV in Community Services or related fields, or willingness to obtain.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal communities, families and children - specifically Aboriginal children and young people who are at risk of entering statutory OOHC.

Experience working within a case management model.

Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously in developing and managing detailed, effective family action plans for multiple families simultaneously.

Demonstrated computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office applications, clinical record and data management systems.

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

Ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders, including funding bodies, peak bodies and other agencies.

Effective time management skills, the ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines.

Effective conflict resolutions skills, negotiation, mediation, and decision-making skills.

Current Working with Children Check, Working with Vulnerable People Registration and National Police Check.

Current Drivers Licence.

Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a new paid employee Working with Children Check (as required by the Act) prior to appointment with South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation.

Salary will be in accordance with the South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement.

* Aboriginal Designated Positions. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement and racial discrimination is a prohibition as outlined under Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. Proof of Aboriginality must be provided at interview.