MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, intersex status, relationship status, religion or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, age, and abilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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• This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity based in Lismore, NSW within our Permanency Support Program (PSP) Program.

Our offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay).
• Ongoing Training and Development.
• Study Leave for ongoing employees.
• Career Development.
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Position Purpose:

The Caseworker is responsible for providing high quality and effective case work services for children and young people in Out-of-Home-Care and Permanency Support Programs, supporting and developing carers, and supporting the recruitment of foster and kinship carers.

Primary Objectives:

• Ensure that children and young people in Out-of-Home-Care and Permanency Support Programs receive services that meet their needs.
• Ensure foster and kinship carers are supported to provide high quality care and positive outcomes for the children and young people in their care.
• Establish collaborative relationships with a wide range of specialist and mainstream services to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with Aboriginal and CALD agencies.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• A tertiary qualification in social work or relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in casework practice preferably in Out-of-Home-Care.
• Proven ability to relate to and work with children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Understanding of Out-of-Home-Care and Permanency Support policy, standards and quality frameworks.
• Experience in carer recruitment and support; or the capacity to develop these skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop collaborative relationships across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement organisational policy.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

You must have a:

• Proof of vaccination (including third dose) against Covid-19
• Valid and current Driver’s Licence.
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check.

The Australian Government recently introduced the NDIS Worker Screening Check, an additional, national legislated compliance requirement to determine if a person is cleared to work with people with disability. MacKillop requires all client facing staff obtain the NDIS Worker Screening Check. An employment application will require the submission of evidence that this check has been attained or an application has been submitted. For more information and how to apply please view:

New South Wales: Office of the Children’s Guardian

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

How to Apply:

Please make sure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, please contact:

Jasmine Perry at [email protected] using the subject line: Case Worker - Lismore enquiry via EthicalJobs.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

A position description is attached.