WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit

Aboriginality is essential as a genuine occupational qualification within the meaning of Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Convenor will be a key leader of the implementation of Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making (AFLDM) across the organisation. It is expected that this role will be 50% direct client work and overseeing the Coordination of the program and 50% other duties, such as overseeing the continuous quality improvement of the program and leading other key community initiatives and projects such as the facilitation of community groups and cultural healing activities.

The Convenor of the AFLDM process is required to facilitate meeting(s) to provide culturally led and family-based approaches guiding inclusive case planning and decision-making to address the care, safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children who are involved in the Child Protection system.

AFLDM encourages family members, extended family, Elders, Significant others in the child’s life and where appropriate the child and/or young person, to meet and make decisions about their care, safety, and wellbeing. AFLDM convenors are independent from the Department of Communities which is important to the integrity of the process to engage with all stakeholders to support families to reach key decisions.

Convenors are required to have strong communication and engagement skills to empower families with meaningful opportunities to participate in the development of the case plan and/or making decisions about their child’s care, safety and wellbeing needs with compassion and empathy. Aboriginal cultural protocols and values will be central to the ways in which the convenor will work with families and other stakeholders by listening carefully in an open, fair, and respectful manner.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The ability to work in a manner consistent with Wungening Values.

Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position as defined under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Sound knowledge of local Aboriginal culture and values, and the issues and needs of the local community.

Demonstrated ability to convene and mediate outcomes with groups and experience in facilitation and resolving conflict.

Demonstrated experience in culturally safe practice with the ability to work effectively with Aboriginal community and organizations, government departments and community service organizations.

Demonstrated ability to convene and mediate outcomes with groups with experience in facilitating and resolving conflict.

Demonstrated relevant child protection knowledge, Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) knowledge and an understanding of Collective and Cultural Attachment will also be held by the convenor.

Extensive knowledge of practice values and principles, and the guidelines that support AFLDM meetings.

High level written and verbal communication skills and well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships and communicate with Aboriginal people and internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to work flexible hours.

Demonstrable commitment to empowering and respecting children and young people.

Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

WA Working with Children Card

National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)

WA Drivers Licence

Department of Communities Screening (we'll help successful candidates to apply)

JOB BENEFITS

In addition to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:

37.5 Hour week

4 wellness days per year

NAIDOC Day Leave

3-day additional leave Christmas shutdown leave

4-week top-up maternity leave

Excellent Salary Packaging options available

Long Service after 6 years

Mentoring and training opportunities

Access to Sonder 24/7 wellbeing services

Clear pathways for advancement

Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

Applications must include a covering letter addressing the essential criteria outlined above and a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications close Thursday 26 June 2025.

For further information, please contact Emmanuel Collard, Manager Family and EIFSS Programs for a confidential discussion on 0400 747 819

Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.

We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.