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Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer /Case Worker

Permanent Part-Time – 2 days per week / 15hrs

Kwinana

Relationships Australia WA is a leading provider of relationship support services to the West Australian community with professional and highly motivated staff.

About the role

Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer/Caseworker (50(d))

Relationships Australia WA recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.

This position is responsible for engaging with the local Aboriginal community, Coordinating / attending community events and programs that raise awareness of support services available and providing appropriate case work support as required.

An interest in / experience of facilitating groups would also be welcome.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

We’d like to hear from you if you’re interested in joining our organisation and have skills and experience in the following areas:

Qualifications in Community work or similar

Demonstrated experience in community engagement work and /or casework

· Understanding of cultural issues with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

· Well-developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience of working with and having engaged effectively with both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people in a sensitive , informed and respectful manner.

Proven ability to adhere to clinical, professional and ethical standards

Please contact the Acting Manager, Fernanda Bellei on 6164 0500 for more information or email [email protected] for a copy of the position description

Application instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees and can be sent by email to [email protected]

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 1st October 2025

(We do not acknowledge receipt of application. Only Successful applicants will be contacted)

Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.