Case worker, Aboriginal identified
- Full-time
- Penrith NSW
Community Restorative Centre
Miranda Project
Description
- Based in Penrith
- Contract until February 2026 with possibility of extension
- $91,586 gross per annum + super + generous salary packaging
- Support programs that aim to break entrenched cycles of disadvantage, homelessness and imprisonment
- Be part of a community-based agency that has been delivering effective services in our field for over 70 years
- Join a dedicated, energetic team with a culture of trust, integrity and respect
- Be part of a flexible and supportive workplace including benefits such as wellbeing leave
- Access the support of cultural supervision for First Nations staff
Requirement
- To identify as female
- To identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Experience and skills in the provision of trauma-informed care
- Knowledge and experience of working with women with complex and compounding needs such as homelessness, criminal justice system involvement, alcohol and other drug use, mental health and experiences of trauma
- A current NSW Driver Licence
- A current NSW Working with Children Check and Criminal Record Check (please note, a criminal record is not a barrier to being considered for a role with CRC)
- Demonstrated cultural competency and knowledge of issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities
- Knowledge and skills relating to child development, current child protection issues and legislation.
- The unrestricted right to work in Australia
Why we're requesting police checks for this role
We request these checks as they are a requirement of the funding contract covering this position. Additionally, anyone entering a correctional centre must undertake a criminal records check to gain authority to enter. Please note, however, having a criminal record is not a barrier to being considered for a role with CRC.
Undertaking police checks - trans and gender diverse applicants
If you are a trans and/or gender diverse person and would like guidance on the information that will be asked during police checks, check out the webpage 'Police' on TransHub. Alternatively, you can contact Rory Gillard (they/them), e. rory.gillard@crcnsw.org.au, m. 0400 871 844 for information and support.
How to apply?
CRC considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as specified under section 31h of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
CRC considers being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification as specified under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
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