Work With AACAFS.

Working with AACAFS is the opportunity to make a real contribution to improving the welfare and wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people and families through the empowerment that comes from self-determination and culturally responsible support.

AACAFS is a child safe organisation and commits to respecting children and young people, listening to their views and to take action to keep them safe at all times.

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What We Value.

At AACAFS we want our team members to have safe, productive and thriving careers that support you to do your best work. People who demonstrate the following values will find AACAFS a great place to work.

AACAFS - What We Value.

  • We persevere through challenges. We are reliable despite the difficulties. Our strengths helps us work through today’s obstacles. We use our feelings as fuel to persevere.

  • We want to leave a legacy for others to enjoy. We strive to be good ancestors. We are driven by our commitment to AACAFS’ purpose and mission. We want to create collective wealth.

  • We believe our futures will be better. We are realistic about what can be achieved in the short term and we are ambitious for the long term. We encourage each other with optimism. We challenge western constructs and beliefs when it hinders the self-determination of Aboriginal Peoples.

  • We navigate complex situations with sensitivity and sensibility. We resolve problems with agility and reliability. We adapt to our environment and the people we are supporting to achieve culturally safe spaces for all to thrive. We aspire to a fair and truthful relationship with all stakeholders.

  • We are curious and acknowledge that there is always more to learn. We are open to other peoples’ perspectives and contribute to truth telling. We question our learnt beliefs and behaviours in the spirit of building fair and equitable relationships.

Now Hiring.

Mandatory requirements to be employed by AACAFS.

  • All employees at AACAFS must have the right to work in Australia. AACAFS is not able to sponsor work permits for employees.

  • AACAFS is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, an Other Agency Check as part of the NSW OCG Residential Care Workers Register and sign our Code of Conduct.

  • AACAFS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation. Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or proof of medical exemption.

Our Structure.

AACAFS is structured to maximise our ability to deliver services at the highest level and to drive growth and impact. We currently have five business units in our organisation.

  • Delivering Children and Family Services to a high standard and in a way that furthers the empowerment of Aboriginal communities.

    Key activities:

    • Aboriginal Family Group Conferencing (AFGC)

    • OOHC

    • Integrated Family Support (IFS)

    • Family Preservation

    • Operational running of the services

    • Quality control and monitoring – compliance

  • Growing the capability of AACAFS. Always future focussed to ensure the organisation embraces all opportunities.

    Key activities:

    • Future looking projects which further AACAFS mission and purpose

    • Product development (not CQI)

    • Research and evaluation to set high quality standards

  • Active engagement with our stakeholders ensures that AACAFS stays front of mind. Market insights help to identify opportunities for impact and future growth.

    Key activities:

    • Agency and funder liaison

    • Meeting reporting requirements

    • Tracking of bids

    • Market analysis to spot emerging opportunities/ risks.

  • Deep engagement with the communities that AACAFS works for, fuels the purpose of AACAFS work.

    Key activities:

    • Marketing

    • PR

    • Branding

    • Communications

    • Social media

    • Advocacy

  • Helping AACAFS work well with innovative and cost-effective solutions to support our mission and purpose.

    Key activities:

    • Finance

    • IT/ systems

    • Property

    • HR

    • Audit, accreditation (including CQI)

See the roles Now Hiring.