Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative – Health & Wellbeing Services now has the following vacancy at our Mooroopna site.

Family Partnership Worker - Australian Family Partnership Program(AFPP)

Full-time, 38 hours a week

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act (2010). This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Are you passionate about empowering Aboriginal families and supporting first-time mothers on their parenting journey?

About the Role

As a Family Partnership Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering the Australian Family Partnership Program (AFPP), working alongside a Nurse Home Visitor to providementorship, parenting support, and culturally safe guidance from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday.

This role is all about building relationships, connecting families to essential services, and promoting healthy pregnancies and child development. You’ll engage with parents through home visits, community events, and health check-ups, ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to create a strong future for their children.

If you love working with people, making a difference, and strengthening community ties, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting families and empowering communities. The ideal candidate will have:

• A Certificate IV in Community Services or related field (preferred but not required)
• Lived experience in caregiving, mentoring, or community support
• A strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, values, and parenting practices
• The ability to build relationships, coordinate with stakeholders, and communicate effectively
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and work as part of a team
• Basic computer skills for data entry and client management systems
• The ability to travel for training as needed

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award L2PP1 – L2PP4 (based on

qualifications and experience).

• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.

• Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of

NAIDOC day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation

allowance when applicable.

• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.

• Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.

• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.

• Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, successful applicants must undergo comprehensive reference checks and provide a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination status.

To apply, submit a cover letter outlining who your mob/clan is, along with your previous experience and/or qualifications, and a current resume to [email protected] or through our website at https://rumbalara.org.au/careers/ The full position description is available on our website.

Applications close on Thursday, 13th March 2025

This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.