Caseworker – Creating Futures Justice Program

  • Are you passionate about social justice?
  • Do you want to make a difference? 
  • Join our diverse and passionate team in a dynamic and supportive organisation. 

**This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. Preference will be given to suitable Aboriginal applicants.

We are looking for a caseworker to provide strengths-based, trauma-informed, client-centred, wrap-around casework support to Aboriginal and non Aboriginal people aged 18-30 years transitioning from custody to community. 

About Weave Youth & Community Services

Weave Youth & Community Services is a place-based community-led organisation located on unceded Gadigal and Bidjigal Land in Sydney, that has been delivering a range of programs, supports and services developed with and for the community for over 48 years. 

Weave’s purpose is to empower people to change their lives, and healing and connection is at the centre of our work. Weave supports children, young people, women and families who are impacted by systemic disadvantage and intergenerational trauma. Over 70% of those we support across Weave are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. As a non-Aboriginal controlled organisation, Weave is strongly committed to walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their ongoing fight for justice and self-determination. 

Our work at every level is guided by our Aboriginal Healing Framework.

About the role

Weave’s Creating Futures Justice Program supports Aboriginal people aged 10–30 who are transitioning from custody to community or have other criminal justice involvement. 

This role provides strengths-based, trauma-informed, client-centred, wrap-around casework support to Aboriginal and non Aboriginal people aged 18-30 years of age, who have strong connections to the City of Sydney LGA, La Perouse and its surrounding suburbs. 

View the Position Description

Interested in Joining Us? We’d Love to Hear from You.

How to Apply

  • Please send these documents to Patricia Vasquez, HR Manager via email: recruitment@weave.org.au
  • Send us your up to date resume and a document responding to each of the selection criteria (listed in the Position Description), and outlining how you meet them.
  • Read the Position Description available here. 

Closing Date: Thursday 2 January 2025 at midnight

Please Note: In order for us to properly assess your application, we require both your resume and a document addressing each of the selection criteria.

You can phone Megan on 0404 023 882 to discuss or for further information about the role.