• Location: Kempsey NSW
• Employment Type: Casual
• Classification: Employee Level 2 under Burrun Dalai Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2024

About Us

Burrun Dalai Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit Aboriginal community-controlled organisation providing support to Aboriginal children and young people, their birth families, foster families, and communities.

Burrun Dalai is led and governed by an all-Aboriginal Board of Directors to provide the following objectives for our children through a variety of Programs.

Burrun Dalai’s Strategic Plan has 5 Pillars woven throughout to achieve our vision, values and purpose:

Vision

No child, young person, family or community is too difficult; it is only the trauma or history they come with. We are here to support their healing.

Burrun Dalai makes strong connections across all of our communities to be the catalyst to ensure our children and young people are the bright lights in our black future, proud of who they are, leading without shame, respectful, being role models, breaking the cycle.

Purpose

Burrun Dalai provides services to children and their families and carers to achieve the best possible life outcomes by raising Aboriginal children and young people in a safe and nurturing environment which keeps them connected to their community and culture, while maintaining their identity and family relationships.

Pillar 1: Positively impact the lives of children and young people (C/YP), families and communities

Pillar 2: Empower our team to thrive

Pillar 3: Mature our core operations

Pillar 4: Enhance our reputation and relationships

Pillar 5: Strengthen our future

Burrun Dalai provide a safe, supported environment where Aboriginal children and young people can grow strong in culture, family and belonging.

Providing out-of-home care as a last resort and only when such care is in the best interest of the child or young person.

To support the birth family or foster family to provide the best possible care to meet the unique needs of each individual child or young person.

To meet the child or young person's physical, social, emotional, educational, and cultural needs whilst within a program.

To work towards keeping children and young people in their families and communities on country.

To limit foster care to the shortest time possible so as not to jeopardise family relationships.

To reduce the number of Aboriginal families being known to or entering the child protection system.

To empower Aboriginal families and communities by ensuring self-determination regarding their children.

Burrun Dalai operates offices out of three (3) Locations at Kempsey, Taree, and Tamworth.

About the Role

We are seeking passionate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants for the role of Youth Worker within our Residential Care team. This role is vital in providing day-to-day care and support for children and young people in our Out-of-Home Care programs. You will help create a safe, nurturing, and culturally connected environment while supporting independence and skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, including cooking, cleaning, transport, and personal care.
• Maintain accurate shift notes and incident reports.
• Follow care plans and behaviour support strategies.
• Support cultural and family connections.
• Administer medication and first aid as required.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and mandatory training.
• Work flexible shifts, including day, sleepover, and active overnight shifts.

Essential Criteria

• Aboriginality
• Experience working with children, young people, or people with a disability.
• Strong technology skills (Microsoft Suite, Adobe, SharePoint).
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to work in a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive manner.

Desirable

• Qualifications such as Community Services, Individual support or Disability Support
• Experience in foster care or child protection.

Checks Required

• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Criminal History Check
• NDIS Worker Check

Why Join Us?

• Work for an Aboriginal-led organisation committed to self-determination.
• Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and young people.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.

Further details can be obtained by contacting HR at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Workers (Identified) - Kempsey enquiry via EthicalJobs.