Communities and Justice

Accessible requirements checklist for caseworks

What is the difference between Child Protection Caseworker, Aboriginal Caseworker and Multicultural Caseworker?

Applicants who submit an application for the role of caseworker must meet all eligibility requirements to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

These requirements are detailed below:

  • Hold a preferred or relevant degree in social work, social science, Psychology or related area.
    • Caseworker: Yes
    • Aboriginal Caseworker: No
    • Multicultural Caseworker: Yes
  • Have provided evidence through their resume they have the required level and type of experience in the fields of social work, child development, and child protection and an understanding of the needs of disadvantaged groups.
    • Caseworker: Yes
    • Aboriginal Caseworker: No
    • Multicultural Caseworker: Yes
  • Have provided evidence through their resume they have two (2) or more years' experience in the fields of social work, child development, and child protection matters within Aboriginal family and community environments and an understanding of the needs of disadvantaged groups.
    • Caseworker: No
    • Aboriginal Caseworker: Yes
    • Multicultural Caseworker: No
  • Hold Current Australian Driver's License. Provisional License is accepted.
    • Caseworker: Yes
    • Aboriginal Caseworker: Yes
    • Multicultural Caseworker: Yes
  • Have NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.
    • Caseworker: Yes
    • Aboriginal Caseworker: Yes
    • Multicultural Caseworker: Yes
  • Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen or have the relevant working visa.
    • Caseworker: Yes
    • Aboriginal Caseworker: Yes
    • Multicultural Caseworker: Yes
  • Proof of Aboriginality with proven experience and connection to community.
    • Caseworker: No
    • Aboriginal Caseworker: Yes
    • Multicultural Caseworker: No
Last updated:

27 Jul 2023