Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach milestones in their lives? We have the perfect career opportunity for someone who is looking for a rewarding change.

Burrun Dalai Aboriginal Corporation provides foster care, youth and family support services to Aboriginal children & young people and their families in the Macleay, Nambucca, Hastings Manning, Armidale, and Tamworth Regions.

Burrun Dalai is one of the largest and most successful Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations in NSW.

We are now recruiting for passionate person to join our multidisciplinary team and work within a supportive community focused organisation.

This opportunity would suit someone with the relevant background and experience who is looking for role in TAREE, NSW.

What you are responsible for:

• Maintain up to date client files and write reports.
• Advocate for child/children, young people/persons and families within the service where applicable.
• Monitor and report on outcomes.
• Develop and implement case management plans involving agreed goals.

Your application must include:

• Your Resume.
• A statement that addresses the Essential and Desirable Criteria listed below.

Essential Criteria:

• This is an identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. All applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent.
• Basic knowledge of legislation related to Child Protection and Out of Home Care for Aboriginal children and young people.
• Understanding of the difficulties/issues that arise for Aboriginal children, young people, families and foster carers in Out of Home Care.
• Skilled Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and difficult situations.
• Demonstrated ability to be reliable, motivated, committed, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of or willingness to learn the principles of Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity, Ethical practices, and continuous quality improvement.
• Possess a current NSW Driver’s Licence

Desirable:

• Previous work experience in an Aboriginal organisation or Identified Aboriginal positions with community.

What is in it for you?

• Healthy work life balance with true flexibility.
• Attractive salary packaging.
• Above award pay rates and Parental Leave benefits
• Supported study and professional development.

Applicants must be Aboriginal, (confirmation required and be willing to provide a current Working with Children Application Number (Worker) for verification and undertake a National Criminal Record Check.

Burrun Dalai considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

To obtain further information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Out of Home Care - Trainee Caseworker (Identified Position) - Taree enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

A position description is attached.