Address About the role This is a permanent full-time (38 hours week), opportunity where you will be recruited directly into Goodradigbee Cultural and Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and subcontracted back to Uniting until transition (expected to occur 1 July 2024) - The position will be located in Parramatta until transition and then move to Penrith
The role of Aboriginal Casework Support Worker is responsible for assisting the casework team with some aspects of case management to achieve permanency outcomes when an Aboriginal child or young person enters Goodradigbee’s care. This role is a recognised pathway and development opportunity to a Caseworker role
About Goodradigbee’s Permanency Support Program
The Permanency Support Program (PSP) aims to give every Aboriginal child/young person a loving home, whether that be with parents, family, extended family or through guardianship or quality long term care
We provide culturally supported placement options for children and young people 0-18 years of age
About You
This is an identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People All applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977
Provide evidence of Aboriginal identity, and be able to demonstrate ability to work effectively with Aboriginal peoples and communities
Strong advocate for children, young people and families
Collaborative team player
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
Ability to negotiate cultural complexities of people from differing Aboriginal lands
Committed to compliance – legal, government and policy
Technology savvy
Flexible
Committed to continuous improvement
Hold a current NSW WWCC and Driver Licence
Our Purpose Our Purpose
Our Organisation is dedicated to delivering culturally appropriate support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities. We are committed to deliver a holistic model that provides whole of person care without discrimination. This includes underpinning social determinants that impact heavily on the health and well-being of individuals and families in our community. Our Organisation also provides advocacy in areas including housing, education, child safety and protection.
Our Values
To be an esteemed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service provider to improve the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, so, they can stay safely in their home, receive a good education, and grow up healthy and proud of who they are.
Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from the Talent Acquisition Team on; 0466 801 937 / asullivan@uniting.org for more information.
Employment with is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks
Closing date: 11:55pm, Wednesday 20th March 2024
