Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative – Justice & Community is currently recruiting for the following vacancy at our Shepparton office:

Hub Practitioner – The Orange Door

Full Time (38 hours/week) or Part Time negotiable

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.

Make a Real Difference

Be part of a vital team creating safer futures for Aboriginal children and families. As a Hub Practitioner, you'll provide culturally safe and effective responses to those impacted by family violence and needing extra support. Join a respected community-controlled organisation and work directly in the Orange Door network, delivering early support, assessments, and culturally grounded practice.

About the Role

The Hub Practitioner is a key role within The Orange Door, providing intake, screening, assessment, and short-term response to referrals involving family violence or child and family vulnerability. You'll also offer secondary consultations and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure holistic, culturally responsive services for Aboriginal clients. This is a co-located position with strong focus on building cultural safety and integrated practice.

About You

You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

A tertiary qualification in a relevant field or willingness to work toward one.

Experience in case management, child and family services, or family violence response.

Strong understanding of culturally safe, trauma-informed approaches in Aboriginal contexts.
Knowledge of family violence dynamics, child wellbeing, and the legal system’s role in safeguarding families.

The ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award – Level 4 or 5 Pay Point 1-4 based on experience and qualifications.

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

Opportunities for additional incentives: May include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance when applicable.

Opportunities for professional development and dedicated support to foster your career growth.

Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program.

Fleet vehicle will be available to carry out home visits 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, please submit the following:

A cover letter that includes:

o Stating who your mob/clan is

o Responses to the following three questions:

1. Please describe your educational background and case management experience. How have these prepared you to work effectively in a role supporting Aboriginal families affected by family violence?

2. Can you provide an example where you worked with Aboriginal individuals or

families in a culturally respectful and integrated way, particularly in relation to

family violence, trauma, or child protection?

3.Tell us about any experience or skills you have, that you feel will transfer well to

this role.

A current resume

Please apply via this link https://rum.chris21.com/RUM_MER21p/Home/Index#!/

Applications Close: Sunday, 29 June 2025

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