Transition Worker (Identified) - Broken Hill

• Aboriginal Identified role
• Based in Broken Hill
• Full-time 38 hours per week
• Contract to 30 June 2028
• Extra leave over Christmas + New Year
• SCHADS Award Level 4 paypoint 4 + super + generous salary packaging

Are you experienced in providing culturally safe, holistic trauma informed case work?

Want to make a positive impact in reducing homelessness, increasing health and wellbeing and helping people transition back into the community from prison?

The Transition Worker provides holistic, intensive, outreach case work delivering a throughcare model of pre- and post-release support for First Nations people with multiple and compounding needs. The Transition Worker will work alongside people to connect to culture and community and create sustainable pathways away from the criminal justice system. This role operates in Broken Hill with travel to Wilcannia and Menindee.  

Why work for us?

• CRC is recognised by Diversity Council Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2025-2026
• 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 flexibility, trust, integrity and respect
• Access the support of cultural supervision for First Nations staff
• Enjoy additional wellbeing leave

To join us, you’ll need:  

• To identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• Experience and/or relevant qualifications (minimum Cert IV) directly related to the provision of intensive outreach case management support for people with complex and compounding needs such as homelessness, criminal justice system involvement, alcohol and other drug use, mental health issues and experiences of trauma.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and knowledge of issues relating to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities
• Well-developed written and verbal communication as well as computer skills including ability to competently use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of current child protection issues and legislation.
• 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)

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, 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 'Police' page on TransHub. 

Do you have the skills, positivity, and work ethic to match our amazing team? Apply now!

Applications close 9am on the advertised closing date.

If you have any questions, please email recruitment@crcnsw.org.au using the subject line: Transition Worker (Identified) - Broken Hill enquiry via EthicalJobs.