Aboriginal practitioner

Lead, Support & Make Change - Aboriginal Identified Roles in Family Violence Services

Opportunities Across Regional & Metro Victoria | Open to EOIs for NT

Full-Time | SCHADS Level 5 or 6+ | Relocation Support Available

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander practitioner or leader ready for your next opportunity?

Would you consider relocating-or returning-to a role that centres cultural safety, healing, and strong community connection?

Tradewind is partnering with leading family violence services to recruit Aboriginal Identified roles across regional and metropolitan Victoria. We're also welcoming expressions of interest for opportunities in the Northern Territory.

These organisations are values-aligned and committed to providing culturally safe support for Aboriginal women, children, and families.

About the Opportunities

Team Leader (Leadership Role)

• Provide cultural and operational leadership to a small team responding to family violence
• Guide service delivery, embed culturally safe practice, and support your team to walk alongside Aboriginal families with care and respect

Practitioner - Intake & Assessment

• Be the first point of contact for individuals and families seeking support
• Complete intake and assessment, offer short-term safety planning and referrals
• Ensure every response is culturally informed and trauma-aware

We're also open to hearing from Aboriginal practitioners and leaders interested in other upcoming opportunities in VIC and NT.

Why Consider Relocating or Reconnecting?

• Join committed, culturally strong family violence services
• Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal women, children, and families
• Access relocation support for interstate moves (where applicable)
• Choose your setting: regional community or metro-fringe hub
• Grow your career where Aboriginal voices and leadership are valued

What You'll Bring

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Experience in family violence, child and family services, or similar community roles
• Deep cultural knowledge, trauma-informed approach, and commitment to healing
• Confidence working with multidisciplinary teams and systems
• Relevant qualification or equivalent lived/professional experience

What's on Offer

• SCHADS Level 5 or 6+, depending on experience and role
• Relocation support available (where applicable)
• A culturally safe and inclusive workplace
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and leadership development
• Long-term career pathways within Victoria and beyond

Why work with Tradewind?

Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest-growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website

For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Family Services Team on

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.

*Tradewind considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.