REF: REF359 Date listed: 17 Jun 2026 Location: Sydney CBD | Eastern Suburbs & Inner West Salary: 95000 Category: Child Youth & Family Type: Permanent Aboriginal Caseworker Full-Time | Waterloo, Sydney SCHADS Level 4 Super Salary Packaging Support Aboriginal Families. Strengthen Communities. Create Lasting Change. HiTalent Recruitment is proud to be partnering with an ACCO to recruit for Family Preservation Case Workers to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to work within a highly respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation supporting Aboriginal children, young people, and families to remain safely connected to family, culture, and community. If you are passionate about family preservation, child wellbeing, and culturally responsive practice, this is a chance to make a genuine difference while working within a supportive and purpose-driven organisation. Why apply? SCHADS Level 4 salary Superannuation Salary Packaging benefits available Join a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Ongoing professional development and training Regular supervision and reflective practice Supportive and culturally safe team environment Meaningful work supporting Aboriginal children, families, and communities About the Role As a Family Preservation Case Worker, you will provide intensive case management and practical support to Aboriginal children, young people, and families who may be at risk of entering the child protection system. Working within a strengths-based and family-centred framework, you will support families to address challenges, build resilience, strengthen parenting capacity, and create safe and sustainable outcomes for children and young people. You will work closely with families, communities, government agencies, and service providers to ensure coordinated and culturally responsive support. Key Responsibilities Provide child-focused, family-centred case management support Complete assessments, safety planning, and case planning activities Build strong and respectful relationships with children, families, and communities Support families to address risks and achieve positive outcomes Advocate for the safety, wellbeing, and best interests of children and young people Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and client documentation Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and professional development What We're Looking For Essential Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent qualification Experience within child protection, family support, or community services Strong knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning, and trauma-informed practice Demonstrated case management and case planning experience Understanding of cultural safety and culturally responsive service delivery Knowledge of community, mental health, and disability support services Strong administrative, organisational, and report-writing skills Current Driver's Licence Current Working with Children Check National Police Check (or willingness to obtain) Highly Regarded Experience working with Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities Understanding of the NSW child protection system Experience working within family preservation or intensive family support programs Who This Role Would Suit This role is ideal for a passionate practitioner who believes in keeping families together wherever it is safe to do so and is committed to supporting Aboriginal children and families through culturally safe and strengths-based practice. Whether your experience comes from child protection, family support, community services, youth work, or case management, this opportunity offers the chance to work within an organisation making a meaningful impact every day. Apply Now For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact: Nupur Patel HiTalent Recruitment P: E: This is a designated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Proof or Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required from the successful applicant SCR-nupur-patel-1
