About the role:

This is a full-time permanent position based in Coffs Harbour. Starting base annual salary of $91,297 to $96,882 negotiable based on experience, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options.

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the opportunity:

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal children and families to thrive? Join Uniting’s Brighter Futures team and make a lasting difference in your community.

As an Aboriginal Caseworker, you’ll provide culturally appropriate, strengths-based support to Aboriginal families with children at risk of entering the child protection system. By building trust and working closely with families, you’ll empower them to create safe, stable, and nurturing environments for their children.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, respectful relationships with families and communities.
• Conduct holistic assessments to understand family strengths and needs.
• Develop and implement tailored case plans in partnership with families.
• Provide practical and emotional support, linking families to relevant services.
• Advocate for families and collaborate with community partners to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to program guidelines.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Aboriginality – This is an identified position under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). You will need to be able to provide a confirmation of Aboriginality.
• Experience in casework, family support, or community services.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, community, and the challenges faced by Aboriginal families.
• Excellent communication, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to child safety and family empowerment.
• Relevant qualifications in social work, community services or a related field.
• Current NSW WWCC
• Current NSW Driver’s license

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.

• Welcoming you exactly as you are
• Starting base salary of $91,297 to $96,882 negotiable based on experience plus super
• Access to generous salary packaging options – pay less tax, meal and entertainment benefits.
• Wellbeing programs – access to fitness passport.
• Access to Uniting’s URewards program.
• Career development opportunities
• Ex-gratia leave available as well as additional leave purchasing options.
• Amazing workplace culture

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal Caseworker - Brighter Futures - Coffs Harbour enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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

"At Uniting, we don't just care about Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) because it's the right thing to do - D&I is part of our identity and the future we see for ourselves. 

We’re on a journey to intentionally and visibly weave diversity and inclusion into everything we do. We strive to be a place where everyone feels included, safe and confident to be themselves. A place where diversity is valued, and essential, to co-create a better world. 

We have four lived experience-led employee D&I networks that provide insights and guidance to our organisation and drive active allyship: Uniting PRIDE network; Uniting Disability Inclusion Network; Uniting Cultural Diversity Network; and, the Uniting Ngumbadal Network."