Aboriginal Community Family Advocate

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCaseManager Full time $88,892 - $95,747
Position:

Ongoing, Full Time

Location: Wodonga or Wangaratta

Salary: Competitive based on experience and qualifications, plus super and salary packaging options

The Organisation We are an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will work directly with Aboriginal children and families in the child protection system, striving to improve outcomes and strengthen family capacity.

This role ensures children can safely remain at home or transition back, while collaborating with government and sector partners.

The position operates under Section 18 of the Child Youth and Families Act (2005), empowering us to lead decision-making in place of DFFH Child Protection.

About You:

You engage with Aboriginal children, young people, and families to support their holistic wellbeing-physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual.

Working within the Children, Youth and Families Act (2005) and our guidelines, the role involves assessing risks, developing culturally grounded safety plans, and strengthening family connections to culture and community.

Responsibilities include implementing strength-based and healing practices, advocating in the Children's Court, and maintaining accurate case records.

The position also builds collaborative relationships with families, community organisations, and government partners to ensure culturally safe, wrap-around support.

Additionally, you uphold health, safety, and compliance standards while promoting the rights and voices of Aboriginal children and families.

Requirements:
  1. Social Work or related degree (child development, trauma, family dynamics) with practical experience.
  2. Diploma in Community Services (2+ years) with a child welfare focus, fieldwork, and case management training.
What we can offer you:

5 weeks annual leave

Access to child protection and our training programs

Extensive support and training from our in-house legal service

A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision

Professional development and training opportunities

Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay

Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program

17.5% loading on annual leave

Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel

Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment

Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

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