Social Worker (Tamworth)

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service – Aboriginal Corporation (TAMS-AC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation providing culturally safe, holistic primary health care to community across the Recent England North West of NSW. We are seeking a motivated, community-focused Social Worker to join our Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team and provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support to clients and families. What you’ll do Provide culturally safe case management, psychosocial assessments, and support planning Deliver trauma-informed counselling within scope and program requirements Coordinate care with internal teams and external service providers, including outreach and follow-up Maintain high-quality clinical notes and accurate record keeping Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and culturally informed healing activities Uphold confidentiality, professional boundaries, cultural safety, and TAMS-AC policies What we’re looking for Essential Bachelor of Social Work (required) Accredited and recognised with the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP) (required) Demonstrated capacity to provide trauma-informed, client-centred counselling Understanding of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) frameworks in Aboriginal health Demonstrated ethical and culturally appropriate practice Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team Effective time management and ability to prioritise workload Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) (required) Current National Police History Check (required) Desirable Experience working in an Aboriginal Medical Service and/or primary health care setting Knowledge of local services and referral pathways Strong computer literacy and clinical record keeping skills Current Australian Driver Licence Lived experience or deep understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Why join TAMS-AC? Be part of a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Competitive salary + superannuation + salary packaging to increase take-home pay Supportive, community-focused team environment How to apply Click Apply Now and submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria. For more information, please contact Libby Lantz at . Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rdmmp