Carer Support Caseworker - OOHC

The opportunity

We need someone to recruit and nurture a new group of Foster Carers to care for vulnerable children, so they can grow up in stable, secure and loving homes.

Are you keen to be part of a professional growing team, working together to support the safety, well-being and positive life outcomes for children and young people in the child protection and Foster Care systems in Regional NSW?

The successful applicant will work within a supportive and passionate team at Riverina Medical & Dental Aboriginal Corporation (based in Wagga Wagga, regional NSW) to deliver these services and to ensure the best culturally appropriate outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and their families.  This position is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position.

The Role

The Carer Support Caseworker will work closely with other members of the Permanency Support Program (PSP) OOHC team to recruit and retain high quality placements for the children and young people in the care of RivMed in line with the NSW Aboriginal Child & Young Person Placement Principles. The Carer Support Caseworker will provide carers with the required training and support to ensure they have all the necessary skills and support to undertake their role as a carer.  The successful candidate will need to be available to work outside of office hours from time-to-time.

Who we are

Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) is a long-established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation in the heart of Wiradjuri Country. 

RivMed work to effect change in the most marginalised and vulnerable people in our community. We work to achieve this through the provision of culturally appropriate medical and well-being services for Aboriginal people and their families.

About You

1. Aboriginality - This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position and candidates will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality. (NB: applicants race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW)
2. Minimum of a Diploma of Community Services or related qualifications or otherwise enrolled and complete within 12 months of employment.
3. Minimum of two (2) years experience in case work with families, children and young people.
4. Relevant experience working with children and young people
5. A knowledge of and commitment to Permanency Planning principles in the permanency support program.
6. A knowledge of and commitment to ‘Reportable Conduct Scheme’ under NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian.
7. Demonstrated understanding of the developmental needs of children and young people

We offer an excellent range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Excellent remuneration dependent on skills & qualifications
• Full access to salary sacrifice arrangements up to a grossed-up value of $30,000
• Access up to $2,650 of pre-tax meal and entertainment expenses
• Enjoy the benefits of novated leasing, allowing you to save on tax and drive the car of your choice
• Accelerated long service leave entitlements and early access to such leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, with the cost of external counselling sessions paid by the Corporation
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Applications 

Please provide a copy of your up-to-date resume, confirmation of your Aboriginality and a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying, incorporating the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role.

 Applicants should have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate accountability and willingness to take direction and provide written reports.

Applicants must also hold a current drivers licence with an ability and willingness to travel throughout the Murrumbidgee area. (RivMed vehicles provided)

Applications close, 16 August 2026.  

If you would like a copy of the position description or have any queries regarding this position, please contact Robbie-Lee Richards, on 04•• ••• 966 or email ••••@rivmed.org.au

Employment conditions

Employment is subject to confirmation of Aboriginality, and a clear Working with Children and Criminal Record Check and demonstrate vaccination for Covid-19.