Hacc Assessment & Care Planner — Community Impact

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation; Morwell; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Competitive salary under SCHADS Award

Salary packaging benefits

Paid Christmas closure period

RDAC-exclusive public holidays

Professional development and career增长

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company uniform, pool cars, mobilepol

Employee discounts at Arts and Crafts

Job summary

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation (RDAC) in Morwell is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to work with Aboriginal children and families. You will provide culturally safe, strengths-based family support and develop plans in partnership with clients.

Join a dedicated team delivering services across Gippsland, with opportunities for professional development, competitive SCHADS-award salary, and inclusive, community-focused work environments.

Qualifications

• A minimum Diploma in Community Services or a relevant field.
• A current Victorian Working with Children Check.
• A satisfactory National Police/Criminal History Check.
• Satisfactory pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• A strong commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• The ability to work effectively with families, professionals and community services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality family support and effective interventions that build parenting capacity and strengthen family functioning.
• Work collaboratively with Aboriginal families to promote child safety and positive conditions for children’s development.
• Develop strong, respectful relationships with families and support them to identify their needs, strengths and goals.
• Develop and implement family support plans in partnership with clients.
• Ensure all service delivery is culturally safe, culturally responsive and respectful of Aboriginal culture and community.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, services and agencies to ensure the best interests of children and families are supported.
• Liaise with the Department of Health and Human Services and other relevant organisations to coordinate quality services for Aboriginal families.
• Participate as a member of care teams and professional networks, contributing to case planning and ongoing risk assessments.
• Ensure service delivery aligns with legislative requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality client records in RDAC’s electronic record system and in accordance with organisational standards and obligations.

Skills

Compassionate

Culturally respectful

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Diploma in Community Services or relevant field

Job description

JoinRamahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation (RDAC) and be part of an organisation that has been creating positive change for Aboriginal people and communities across Gippsland for more than 30 years. Established in 1992 as an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, RDAC is a leading provider of primary health care and social and family support services across Wellington Shire and the Latrobe Valley. Our broad range of services includes general practice, child and family services, child and maternal health, chronic disease management, social and emotional wellbeing support, allied health, drug and alcohol counselling, home and community care, immunisation, client transport, childcare and corporate services.

About the role

We are seeking aFamily Support Practitioner to join our team in Morwell.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside Aboriginal children and families, providing culturally safe, respectful and strengths-based support that helps families achieve their goals and creates better outcomes for children.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-quality family support and effective interventions that build parenting capacity and strengthen family functioning.
• Work collaboratively with Aboriginal families to promote child safety and positive conditions for children’s development.
• Develop strong, respectful relationships with families and support them to identify their needs, strengths and goals.
• Develop and implement family support plans in partnership with clients.
• Ensure all service delivery is culturally safe, culturally responsive and respectful of Aboriginal culture and community.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, services and agencies to ensure the best interests of children and families are supported.
• Liaise with the Department of Health and Human Services and other relevant organisations to coordinate quality services for Aboriginal families.
• Participate as a member of care teams and professional networks, contributing to case planning and ongoing risk assessments.
• Ensure service delivery aligns with legislative requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality client records in RDAC’s electronic record system and in accordance with organisational standards and obligations.

About you

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, culturally respectful and committed to achieving positive outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimumDiploma in Community Services or a relevant field .
• A currentVictorian Working with Children Check .
• A satisfactoryNational Police/Criminal History Check .
• Satisfactorypre-employment drug and alcohol screening .
• A strong commitment to culturally safe and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• The ability to work effectively with families, professionals and community services.

Why join RDAC?

At RDAC, your work has a real and lasting impact. You’ll join a supportive organisation where your contribution helps strengthen families, improve children’s wellbeing and make a difference in our local Aboriginal community.

We offer:

• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in the community.
• Competitive salary under the SCHADS Award, plus superannuation.
• Attractive salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Paid Christmas closure period .
• Additional RDAC-exclusive public holidays under our Enterprise Agreement.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities .
• Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) .
• Company uniform, pool cars, mobile phones and IT equipment for relevant positions.
• Employee discounts at our local Arts and Crafts shop.

Join a team that makes a difference

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can use your skills to