Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Family, Care and Early Years now has the following vacancies:

Lead Family Practitioner – Putting Families First – Readvertised

Full-time, 38 hours a week, Fixed Term for 24 months.

Previous applicants need not to apply

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the Role

The Lead Family Practitioner is responsible for providing culturally safe, complex care coordination of Aboriginal young people and their families who have come into contact with the Child Protection and Justice systems.

Families have been exposed to a higher incidences of family violence, offending behaviour, contact with child protection, and other harmful experiences, as well as sustained contact with the service system.

The Lead Family Practitioner will work in collaboration with a range of services to provide holistic support to Aboriginal families and extended family members in cultural appropriate environments that support their emotional, developmental, and cultural wellbeing.

The role is grounded in the principles of Aboriginal self-determination and a commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children.

The Lead Family Practitioner will work closely with young people and their parent’s, the Department of Justice and Community Safety, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), and other internal and external stakeholders to promote the best positive outcomes for Aboriginal families.

About You

To excel in this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

A recognised qualification such as Diploma in Community Services, or a related field (Diploma level minimum) or demonstrated skills and experienced in a similar field.

The Lead Family Practitioner will work intensively and collaboratively, whilst ensuring Aboriginal ways of working is embedded to meet the needs of families, whilst utilising a range of evidence informed practice elements, which include generational trauma.

A sound knowledge of Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative services and local Aboriginal community including issues that have an impact on the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal families.

Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, intergenerational trauma, and its impacts on children and families.

A strengths-based approach that is client centred, respects self-determination and promotes resilience.

Proven ability to encourage families to engage and participate in the program to achieve their identified goals.

Capacity to provide practical support and encouraging positive behaviour change through modelling and personal engagement.

Identify and monitor families risks and needs based on a risk and needs assessment, coordinate and prioritise culturally safe and appropriate referrals, access to services, and activities.

Focus on assertive outreach to build respectful relationships with family members, and enable families to receive the right support, at the right time and in the right place.

A demonstrated understanding of the Child, Youth and Families Act 2005.

Proven ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality, professional boundaries and compliance with program, legislative and organisational requirements.

Demonstrated experience in case management, including risk assessment, managing referrals, coordinating care team meetings, liaising with service providers, and applying culturally responsive case work practices.

Strong communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with Aboriginal children, young people and families.

Sound organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation.

Ability to work co-operatively and effectively in a team environment.

What We Offer:

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

Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award. Level 4 – pay point 4 to Level 5 – pay point 1 (based on qualification and experience)

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 when applicable.

Professional development opportunities and support to help you 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.

Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.

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

If you experience any technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact our Human Resources Staff on (03) 5820 0000.

To apply, please submit:

1. A cover letter that includes:

Stating who your mob/clan is.

Your previous experience and/or qualifications.

Addressing the Key Selection Criteria – outlined in the Position Description.

2. A current resume.

Important: You must attach your cover letter and Key Selection Criteria response as a single file in the Cover Letter section of the portal.

Applications close: Tuesday 4th of November 2025

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