About the role:

This is a full-time permanent position (38 hours per week) located at Goodradigbee in Penrith with some travel across the region.

This is an identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. All applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977

Goodradigbee Cultural and Heritage Aboriginal Corporation is working in partnership with Uniting to transfer Aboriginal children and young people in Uniting’s care who are living in Sydney by December 2024.

About Goodradigbee Cultural and Heritage Aboriginal Corporation:

Goodradigbee is a culturally grounded, community-driven organisation dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities. We advocate for positive outcomes in housing, education, child safety, and well-being, with a holistic, person-centred approach. Our goal is to ensure that every child grows up safe, healthy, and proud of their identity.

Goodradigbee provides young mob with cultural camps, school holiday programs, cultural mentoring and family support.  You can find out more online here https://www.gcahac.com.au/about/.

About the opportunity:

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
• 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

Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from the Talent Acquisition Team on; 0466 801 937 / [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal Casework Support Worker - Goodradigbee Permanency Support Program enquiry via EthicalJobs for more information.

Employment with is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.