Aboriginal Family Violence Practitioner

Full Time, 38 hours per week – Ongoing

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.

About the Role

The Aboriginal Family Violence Practitioner (Case Management) will be responsible for delivering intermediate and longer-term case management and support through an Aboriginal Family Violence Integrated response. Including, intake and assessment utilising the MARAM framework and RAC Aboriginal cultural assessment, to all incoming referrals.

This role will work closely with the Family Violence Team to support Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative to deliver high quality culturally safe and effective family violence responses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or their families seeking support and safety for Family Violence and where appropriate provide secondary consultations to internal and external stakeholders and proactively build cultural safety and competence. Rumbalara is funded to provide these services, and funding is subject to the delivery of specified targets in performance measures.

About You

To be successful, you must have the following knowledge and skills.

Qualifications and Registrations:

Tertiary qualification in social work welfare, community development or related field, is preferred. However, applicants with significant experience in a similar role and/or currently studying are strongly encouraged to apply.

Knowledge and skills:

Strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture, and self-determination: Has a strong understanding of the local service delivery environment, families and community including Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative.

Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Family Violence. Has established experience and capability to deliver culturally safe and responsive practice as part of an Aboriginal family violence integrated service model. Has a strong understanding of the role of the law and legal system in the context of responding to family violence; has knowledge of practice and experience working with Aboriginal children, young people, adults and Elders in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency context.

Works collaboratively to drive cultural change: Has a clear concept of the culture required to deliver effective, culturally safe and responsive services for Aboriginal people within an integrated practice context.

Delivers innovative practices that enhance quality practice standards for Aboriginal people; and understands how to build and establish an effective practice culture.

Self-management: Invites feedback on own behaviour and impact; uses new knowledge or information about self to build a broader understanding of own behaviour and the impact it has on others; understands strong emotional reactions and seeks ways to more effectively manage them.

What Rumbalara Offer:

Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award Level 4 - Pay Point 1-4 (based on qualifications and experience).

Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part-time 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 where applicable.

Professional development opportunities and support you to 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.

Access to fleet vehicles 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, please submit the following:

· An up-to-date Resume

· A cover letter outlining:

o Who your mob/clan is

o A summary of your relevant experience and/or qualifications.

o Provide a written response to the following questions

1. Describe your experience supporting Aboriginal clients and families experiencing family violence.

2. Give an example of working with internal and external stakeholders.

3. Describe how you carry out day-to-day tasks to support clients and respond to family violence situations.

Applications close: Sunday 7th September 2025

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