This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal only. Roles which involve directly providing programs and services to Aboriginal people for the purposes of promoting their welfare are considered to be ‘Aboriginal identified roles’ and are as such restricted to Aboriginal people only. This is permitted under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
KARI Ltd
Assessment Officer – Aboriginal Identified
KARI Ltd is one of NSW’s largest accredited Aboriginal Permanency Support (PSP) services. We are committed to achieving the best outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care.
Benefits & Perks:
- Salary of $83,000, including leave loading
- 35-hour work week (7-hour days)
- Monthly RDOs (Rostered Days Off)
- Salary sacrifice opportunities to maximise your take-home pay (salary package up to $97,700)
- Opportunity to work within a supportive, dedicated team
- Ongoing professional development and training
About the Role
As an Assessment Officer, you will play a critical role in growing the pool of quality foster carers to meet the increasing needs of the Permanency Support Program (PSP). You will assess potential carers, strategise innovative recruitment approaches, and work closely with communities to ensure culturally safe and effective outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to recruit quality foster carers
- Collaborate on recruitment advertising strategies and foster care policies
- Deliver foster care training and complete allocated assessments
- Prepare detailed and comprehensive reports on carer assessments
- Partner with key stakeholders, including government and community-based organisations
- Stay informed on research, best practices, and innovative delivery responses for Indigenous communities
- Actively contribute to planning and reviewing recruitment and assessment processes
Skills and Experience:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent report-writing and computer literacy
- Deep understanding of the PSP sector and foster care needs
- Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges impacting Aboriginal families, children, and communities
Requirements:
- Aboriginality
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence (minimum P2)
- Current Working with Children’s Check
- Willingness to undertake a National Police Check
For more information on the Assessment Officer position or to apply, please contact Rebecca Curry on (02) 8782 0300 or via email rebecca.curry@kari.org.au
