Aboriginal Family Time Worker - Murrumbidgee, Far West & Western NSW

Aboriginal Family Time Worker

Murrumbidgee, Far West and Western NSW District

Location – Albury, Cootamundra, Deniliquin, Griffith, Leeton, Tumut, Wagga Wagga, Dareton, Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes and Walgett

Employment type – Casual

Salary – Clerk Grade 1/2: $40.26ph - $43.77ph plus casual loading & superannuation

This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.

Are you passionate about supporting children and families within your community? We are looking for dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are committed to creating positive change and strengthening family bonds. Join the family time teaam and support Aboriginal children and families.

Your role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team and support DCJ in building a dedicated workforce for supervising family time. 

As an Aboriginal Family Time Worker, you'll supervise and support family time visits between children and young people in out-of-home care and their families. You’ll ensure the safety and well-being of children during these visits, transport them to various locations, and communicate effectively with everyone. Your role includes recording observations, providing basic coaching to parents, and maintaining accurate documentation in line with DCJ policies. You'll also handle administrative tasks to support team operations and ensure efficient service delivery.

What you’ll do

• Supervise family time visits, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people, getting support from your team leader as needed.
• Communicate with children, young people, families and carers in a culturally sensitive manner to facilitate positive interactions during family time and transport.
• Transport children, young people, and occasionally parents or carers to various locations, including family time visits.
• Record observations and prepare documentation following supervised visits, ensuring accuracy and adherence to DCJ guidelines.
• Support administrative tasks to contribute to the efficient operation of the team and service delivery.

What we’re looking for

Effective Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with children, young people, and families, while maintaining professional boundaries.

Cultural Competency: Demonstrated understanding and respect for cultural diversity, including working with or supporting Aboriginal families.

Organisational Skills: Strong skills in documentation and administrative tasks, with experience using relevant technology and maintaining accurate records.

Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to manage stress-related behaviour and navigate complex family dynamics while maintaining a professional demeanour.

Essential Requirements

• This is an identified position and only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons (see notes below for further information).
• Current NSW driver’s licence 
• Working with Children Check clearance.
• First aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one before commencing in role.
• The role may require some evening and weekend work.

As an identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people.

There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:

Confirmation of Aboriginality form

OR

Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Download the role description.

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For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people via https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
• Ability to progress to other roles in the department.

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters.

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Monday 10th February 2025 at 11:59pm AEST

Got a question?

If you would like to hear more about the team and role as well as the recruitment process, join us for one of our upcoming information sessions by registering below. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have during the session.

• Session 1 – Tuesday 28th January 2025 (5:30pm AEST) - Click HERE to register
• Session 2 (Yarn Up for our Aboriginal Candidates) – Wednesday 29th January 2025 (5:30pm AEST) - Click HERE to register

For more information about what it’s like to work for DCJ as a Family Time Worker, please see the DCJ Family Time website.  

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the Family Time Team on 02 9765 1924 or at FamilyTime@dcj.nsw.gov.au. 

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Kirsten Wafer on 02 9765 3844 or via kirsten.wafer@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website 

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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