Strengthening Families Lead Practitioner - Aboriginal

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative; Mooroopna; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging AU$15,900

NAIDOC Day recognition

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Fleet cars

Job summary

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative – Family, Care and Early Years now has the following vacancy at our Mooroopna Office. Full-time role delivering moderate-intensity, culturally safe and trauma-informed family support to Aboriginal children, families and kinship networks within the Strengthening stream, coordinating with The Orange Door and partner services.

We offer pre-employment checks and an Indigenous-only position under EEO Special Measures; diploma or progress toward it is preferred, with

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services or related field (minimum) or willingness to work towards, with relevant family support experience.
• Ability to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based support recognising Aboriginal culture, kinship systems and community connections.
• Ability to coordinate access to services and build partnerships with The Orange Door and Child Protection services.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Aboriginal children, young people, families and kinship networks to provide moderate-intensity, culturally safe support.
• Address emerging vulnerabilities and strengthen child safety, wellbeing and stability.
• Build parenting confidence and capability and develop collaborative, goal-focused case plans.
• Advocate for families and coordinate access to appropriate supports with service partners.

Skills

Culturally safe support

Trauma-informed approach

Strengths-based practice

Engaging Aboriginal families

Case planning with families

Caseload management

Record keeping & reporting

Education

Diploma in Community Services

Job description

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative – Family, Care and Early Years now has the following vacancy at our Mooroopna Office. Full-time role delivering moderate-intensity, culturally safe and trauma-informed family support to Aboriginal children, families and kinship networks within the Strengthening stream, coordinating with The Orange Door and partner services.

We offer pre-employment checks and an Indigenous-only position under EEO Special Measures; diploma or progress toward it is preferred, with