Men's Time Out Worker

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 Services (Time Out) provide support for those who use violence towards family members to enable them to deal with their issues in a culturally appropriate manner. Opportunity may be provided for reflection and supported decision-making as well as access to services including counselling, behaviour change programs, mentoring, cultural healing activities and education programs.

About You

Qualifications and Registrations:

Bachelor of Social Work, Graduate Certificate in Family Violence or relevant qualification

Knowledge and skills:

Ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality and compliance

A demonstrated knowledge of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and culture and an understanding of factors that influence the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people

Demonstrated assessment skills, the ability to manage referrals, liaise with providers and an ability to effectively apply case support practices

A commitment to improving justice outcomes for the local Aboriginal community

Knowledge and experience of Justice and Legal processes

The ability to liaise and network with Victoria Police members

Demonstrated assessment, referral and case support skills including service coordination

Knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal men who perpetrate family violence

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.

Provide a written response to the following questions.

1. Describe your experience leading & supervising staff within a family violence or community services context. How have you built the capacity of your team to provide culturally safe and responsive support?

2. Provide an example of how you have supported practitioners meet compliance, reporting, or record-keeping requirements while maintaining high-quality service delivery to clients.

3. Outline how you have worked collaboratively with stakeholders and community to ensure the cultural safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal clients and families, including how you manage risk and promote self-determination.

Applications close: Sunday 7th September 2025

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