Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Worker (Gunnedah)

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service – Aboriginal Corporation (TAMS-AC) invites applications for an Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Worker to join our Gunnedah Clinic. The role focuses on preventing and responding to family violence with culturally safe, trauma-informed and community-led approaches across the Gunnedah and Tamworth LGAs.

You will collaborate with community, local agencies and internal teams to strengthen referral pathways, deliver holistic support and

Qualifications

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Hold, or be willing to complete, the Certificate IV in Aboriginal Family Violence Work through ECAV.
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of domestic, family and sexual violence on Aboriginal families and communities.
• Ability to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and confidential support.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills with clients, community and service partners.
• Understanding of confidentiality, documentation, duty of care, mandatory reporting and child-safe practice.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel for work.
• Current Criminal History Check.
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal people, families and communities across the Gunnedah and Tamworth LGAs.
• Prevent and respond to family violence, abuse and neglect through culturally safe, trauma-informed and community-led support.
• Work with victims/survivors – women, men, children, young people, families and, where appropriate, people who use violence, with focus on early intervention, healing, safety, wellbeing and connection to services.
• Work closely with community, local agencies and internal TAMS-AC teams to provide holistic support, strengthen referral pathways, and contribute to community education and prevention activities.

Skills

Cultural safety

Trauma-informed

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Aboriginal Family Violence Work

Job description

Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Worker (Gunnedah)

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service – Tamworth NSW

Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Worker - Identified Position (Gunnedah)

Location: Gunnedah NSW
Employment Type: 12 Month Maximum Team Contract (with the possibility of ongoing employment)

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal families and strengthening community wellbeing?

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service – Aboriginal Corporation (TAMS-AC) is seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Family Wellbeing and Violence Prevention Worker to join our Gunnedah Clinic and support Aboriginal people, families and communities across the Gunnedah and Tamworth LGAs.

This role focuses on preventing and responding to family violence, abuse and neglect through culturally safe, trauma-informed and community-led support. You will work with Victims/Survivors – women, men, children, young people, families and, where appropriate, people who use violence, with a strong focus on early intervention, healing, safety, wellbeing and connection to appropriate services.

You will work closely with community, local agencies and internal TAMS-AC teams to provide holistic support, strengthen referral pathways, and contribute to community education and prevention activities.

About Us

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service – Aboriginal Corporation (TAMS-AC) is committed to providing culturally appropriate, holistic primary health care to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people across the Tamworth, Liverpool Plains, and Gunnedah regions. We are committed to improving health outcomes through community-led care, strong partnerships, and a focus on connection to culture, community and Country.

We proudly involve Aboriginal community members in the planning and delivery of our services, ensuring care is culturally safe, person centred, and accessible to all.

Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Hold, or be willing to complete, the Certificate IV in Aboriginal Family Violence Work through ECAV, which involves travel for training over a 12 month period.

Demonstrated understanding of the impact of domestic, family and sexual violence on Aboriginal families and communities.

Ability to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and confidential support.

Strong communication and relationship building skills with clients, community and service partners.

Understanding of confidentiality, documentation, duty of care, mandatory reporting and child-safe practice.

Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel for work.

Current Criminal History Check.

Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Why Work With TAMS-AC?

Meaningful work supporting Aboriginal families and community wellbeing.

Supportive Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

Salary packaging benefits available.

Opportunity to contribute to prevention, healing and community led change.

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position and is authorised under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

For more information, please contact Libby Lantz at******@tams.org.au