Please Note: 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’. This is permitted under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. This position is only available to Aboriginal people.

About KARI Foundation

At KARI Foundation, we deliver high-impact programs that strengthen Aboriginal culture, empower families and change lives. This is your chance to work hands-on with children and young people in care — building trust, opening doors, and creating opportunities that last a lifetime.

Benefits and Perks

Generous salary of $76,250 per annum inclulding leave loading + bonus'

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

35-hour work week (7-hour days) = work / life balance

Monthly RDOs for that extra day to recharge

Work mobile phone provided

Supportive, culturally grounded team environment

Ongoing training and professional development

About the role

You’ll be the steady, supportive presence in a young person’s week — transporting them to visits and programs, supervising family contact, and mentoring them through life’s challenges. Every interaction is a chance to keep them connected to culture, build their confidence, and help them feel safe.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Drive change - literally and figuratively - by transporting children and young people to appointments, activities, cultural events and family visits, making every journey safe, positive and purposeful

Supervise and document family contact visits, capturing moments that help caseworkers understand needs, progress and opportunities

Mentor children and young people to build confidence, life skills and cultural pride, becoming a trusted role model in their corner

Partner with caseworkers to keep each young person’s care plan on track - from gathering key information to attending case conferences and following up actions

Provide calm, reassuring presence in challenging situations, helping young people feel safe and supported

Build strong, respectful connections with children, young people, carers and birth families to create a united support network

Spot needs, risks and opportunities early, and connect children with services that can make a difference

Be an active voice in team meetings, planning sessions and service improvements

Champion cultural safety and advocate for Aboriginal children and young people across every interaction

Requirements

Must identify as Aboriginal

Working With Children Check

National Criminal History Check

NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum P2)

Skills and Experience

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage children, young people, carers and families

Proven ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships across diverse stakeholders

Experience in community services, youth work or similar people-focused roles

Understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal children, young people and families

Sound problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing situations

Good report writing and basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, email, databases)

Reliable, organised and able to manage competing priorities

Commitment to cultural safety and trauma-informed practice

How to apply

If you’re passionate about empowering Aboriginal youth and building a culturally strong future, we’d love to hear from you. For further information or to request a full position description, please contact Brandi Moss at [email protected] or on (02) 8782 0300.