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Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker - Illawarra/Shoalhaven


Company : NSW Department of Communities and Justice


Location : Nowra, New South Wales


Created : 2025-11-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewAboriginal Caseworker - Illawarra/Shoalhaven. We are currently recruiting for a recruitment pool to fill future vacancies in Shellharbour, Wollongong, Ulladulla & Nowra.We do work that really matters. Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides 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. Were focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. Its work that really matters.DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person. We know the more Aboriginal caseworkers we have, the more Aboriginal kids grow up safely at home with mob.As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons. Where a position is identified, an applicants race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.Interested in learning more about the lifestyle opportunities available in Southern NSW?Click here to read about the housing opportunities, amenities and attractions in Southern NSW and why it might be the perfect home for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr