ngawitpa yarka case advisor

Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Engagement and Family Services now has the following vacancies:

Ngawitpa Yarka Case Advisor

Full-time, 38 hours a week

T his 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 Case Advisor role will work in strong partnership with child protection to ensure the rights and best interests of Aboriginal children who have come to the attention of child protection are upheld and maintained, respond to and work closely with child protection staff in the local area to meet with families where allegations of abuse and neglect of children have been made and participate and provide advice to child protection in case planning to ensure an Aboriginal perspective is considered in assessments, placement planning and decision making of the child. The role will also support child protection to identify and locate Aboriginal family members who can provide support and care to the child and family, develop and maintainexternal relationships with services in the interests of the child and family and undertake all of the reporting requirements required of the role, such as completing case notes and file maintenance.

The role will be required to participate in the ACSASS After hours roster as needed.

About You

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

• You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• A relevant welfare qualification is desired such as a Diploma in Community Services or equivalent, currently studying or willingness to work toward a relevant qualification would be favoured.
• Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal families.
• Experience or ability to respond to reports to Child Protection regarding Aboriginal children and young people.
• Undertake and provide cultural input into risk assessments including recommendations regarding Aboriginal children, young people and their families through consultation and advice to Child Protection.
• Work in strong partnership with Child Protection in line with the Rumbalara and DFFH Protocols and the Children, Youth and Families Act, 2005 (Vic.)
• Ensure Aboriginal culture is embedded throughout all aspects of the program to ensure cultural safety in line with Rumbalara's frameworks.
• Participate in case planning, Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making and other processes involving Aboriginal children, young people, and their families.
• Undertake joint visits with Child Protective workers.
• To support children, young people, and their families to understand the process of dealing with Child Protection and the court system.
• Attend the Children's Court (MARRAM-NGALA GANBU) where appropriate.
  Liaise directly with other Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal agencies and with government departments.

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 1 to Level 5 – Pay Point 2 (based on qualifications 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.

Your application must include a cover letter outlining who your mob/clan is, along with your previous experience and/or qualifications, and a current resume.

Applications close: Thursday 4 th of September 2025

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