Aboriginal Child and Family Worker
Core
Frontline role supporting Aboriginal children, young people, and families through culturally safe, trauma-informed care, combining case management, family support, group work, outreach, and community education with a focus on early childhood development, domestic and family violence prevention, and language/cultural revitalisation.
Role type
Senior IC Aboriginal Child and Family Worker
Builds
Integrated, holistic care plans and wrap-around support for Aboriginal families across the lifespan
Domain
Indigenous community services, child and family welfare, domestic and family violence prevention
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aboriginality and community connection, culturally safe and trauma-informed practice, case management, family-focused and child-centred practice, knowledge of maternal/child/youth health and mental health, DFV and AOD impacts, system navigation (housing, Centrelink, NDIS, child protection), advocacy, language and cultural revitalisation
Preferred skills
Trauma-informed engagement, familiarity with NDIS/DFV/child protection systems, CPR and First Aid certification, client management systems proficiency
Technologies
Best Practice
Responsibilities
Conduct wellbeing assessments and develop culturally respectful case plans; deliver health education and facilitate group sessions on parenting, AOD, DFV, and healthy lifestyles; support families to navigate housing, Centrelink, education, child protection, and NDIS systems; coordinate referrals and collaborate with local services; advocate for clients' needs and strengthen cultural identity; support early learning transitions and child development milestones; contribute to Darkinjung language and cultural knowledge revitalisation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC