Make a real difference in our community.

At South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (SCMSAC), you’ll be part of a culturally safe, inclusive, and values-driven team making meaningful change across communities in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Far South Coast, and Goulburn regions. We're a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering holistic health, wellbeing, and family services. While many of our programs and services are designed specifically for Aboriginal children and families, some of our teams also work with and support the broader community. Cultural connection is at the heart of everything we do, shaping how we support families, strengthen communities, and inspire future generations.

Work with purpose, in a location you love, with an organisation that makes a difference.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated  Justice Support Caseworker. This position provides cultural mentoring, case support, and community development activities throughout the Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley regions of Southern NSW, including the  Southern Highlands and Tablelands,   to support the aims of the Aboriginal Justice Reintegration Program (Ngudjoong Billa) program.

key responsibilities

• Provide a minimum of four hours direct casework support per week for each client.
• Individualised Case/Cultural plans to be developed, reviewed and appropriate case closures for all clients upon exit of the casework support program as per the Justice Support Process.
• Prepare weekly Service Delivery Report and send to Youth Justice every Monday by COB.
• Document all attempts to contact clients via the data management system.
• Assist and encourage clients to develop skills necessary to achieve their set goals as per their case/cultural plans, allowing them to live a pro-social life. This may include but is not limited to skills in life management, vocation, self-esteem, financial management and personal development.
• Maintain electronic records - ensuring all client documents are completed, and records are detailed and accurate, and comply with relevant legislation.
• Ensure case notes are updated within 48 hours of meeting with the client.
• Liaise with the DCJ Youth Justice and relevant support services to implement the necessary referral and support of clients on a weekly basis.
• Attend weekly custodial visits (face-to-face, audio-visual/similar, or via phone), commencing four weeks prior to the client’s release (where required).

Essential Criteria

• Aboriginality*.
• Certificate IV level qualifications in Community Services or related area and/or demonstrated experience in these sectors.
• Sound knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, relevant organisations and service providers in the Shoalhaven and far South Coast.
• Clear understanding of the needs of Aboriginal families and young people involved in the NSW criminal justice system.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and awareness of the importance of Aboriginal cultural practices and protocols.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of mentoring, intensive casework or case management services.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office applications, client information and data systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Current Working with Children Check, National Police History Check and Working with Vulnerable People Registration.

Aboriginal Designated Positions.  Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement and racial discrimination is a prohibition as outlined under Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.  Proof of Aboriginality must be provided at interview.