2 x Aboriginal Male Case Worker

Gawura Aboriginal Corporation; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gawura Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a dedicated professional to deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed case management for Aboriginal men at the IKMSG site in Albion Park Rail, NSW. The role focuses on intake, assessment, planning, referrals and ongoing support to participants in BADV and ChangeV programs.

You will work with men to strengthen connections with culture, family and Country, coordinating with Aboriginal services while maintaining professional boundaries and records.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management, community services or related fields.
• Desirable qualification in community services or related area.
• Must hold, or be willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe individual case management to Aboriginal men.
• Complete intake, assessment, case planning, referrals and case reviews.
• Support men with complex issues including domestic violence, housing instability, trauma and wellbeing.
• Coordinate referrals with Aboriginal services, housing, health and justice sectors.
• Maintain client records and confidentiality; work with stakeholders.

Skills

Cultural knowledge

Trauma-informed approach

Case management

Relationship building

Cultural safety

Education

Community Services qualifications

Job description

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will provide culturally safe individual case management to Aboriginal men participating in our BADV and ChangeV Men's Behaviour Change programs. Based at our IKMSG site in Albion Park Rail, you will provide culturally holistic, trauma-informed and responsive case management to vulnerable Aboriginal males.

Key responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe individual case management to Aboriginal men
• Complete intake, assessment, case planning, referrals and case reviews
• Support men experiencing complex issues including domestic and family violence, justice involvement, housing instability, alcohol and other drug concerns, trauma and social and emotional wellbeing challenges
• Support participants engaged in BADV-ChangeV & Men's Group (IKMSG)
• Build strong relationships with men while promoting responsibility and accountability for behaviour
• Maintain a clear focus on the safety of women and children when working with men who have used violence
• Advocate for clients and coordinate referrals with Aboriginal services, housing, health, justice and other community services
• Support men to strengthen connections with culture, family, community and Country
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and accurate client records
• Work alongside Gawura staff, Elders, community and key external stakeholders

About you

• Strong cultural knowledge and ability to engage Aboriginal men
• Understanding of the challenges that can impact Aboriginal men and their families
• Experience in case management, community services, men's programs, family and domestic violence, justice, mental health, alcohol and other drugs or a related area is highly regarded
• Relevant Community Services or related qualifications are desirable
• Must hold, or be willing and eligible to obtain, a Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• Current NSW Driver Licence required

About us

• Gawura Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation where culture, identity, family, kinship, community and connection to Country are recognised as important foundations for healing and positive change.
• A culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled workplace
• Full‑time employment within a growing Aboriginal organisation
• Meaningful work supporting Aboriginal men, families and community
• Professional supervision and development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Not-for-profit salary packaging/FBT benefits where applicable
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced Aboriginal staff, community members and Elders