specialist aboriginal family violence case manager

Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Justice and Community Services now has the following vacancies:

Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Case Manager – Winyanboga Nangha

Full-time, 38 hours a week

Rotation Roster including weekends and overnight stays

These are designated female (gender specific) roles in according with special measures criteria of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

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 Aboriginal Family Violence Case Manager – Winyanboga Nangha will support the team to deliver high quality, culturally safe and effective responses using an Aboriginal Family Violence Integrated response. The Case Manager will assist with screening, assessment, triage, and short-term support to residents and ensure the delivery of wrap around services. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will have experience, knowledge, and skills in delivering Aboriginal family violence services, a strong understanding of the complexities of Aboriginal family violence, and the impact of family violence on victim-survivors across all ages, and perpetrators. You will have knowledge of the various service systems that client's interface with, and the advocacy required in these systems. In this role you will support Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative to deliver culturally safe and inclusive family violence services and where appropriate provide secondary consultations to internal and external stakeholders and proactively build cultural safety and competence. Rumbalara is funded to provide these services, and funding is subject to the delivery of specified targets in performance measures.

About You

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

• You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• As per the minimum mandatory qualifications requirements (Royal Commission into Family Violence Recommendation 209) all candidates wishing to apply for this role must be able to demonstrate that they meet minimum qualification requirements or equivalency principles, i.e. candidates are required to hold a Bachelor of Social Work or other equivalent qualification; or are considered exempt under the Policy; or have a minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience; or a related qualification as per the mandatory minimum qualifications requirement; or hold significant cultural knowledge and experience, lived experience, and/or have faced barriers to educational pathways (note Mandatory Requirements).
• Strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture, and self-determination: Has a strong understanding of the local service delivery environment, families and community including Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Family Violence : Has established experience and capability to deliver culturally safe and responsive practice as part of a family violence integrated service model. Has a strong understanding of the role of the law and legal system in the context of responding to family violence; has knowledge of practice with Aboriginal women, children, families, victims, and perpetrators of family violence; has experience working in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency contexts.
• Works collaboratively to drive cultural change: Has a clear concept of the culture required to deliver effective, culturally safe, and responsive services for Aboriginal people within an integrated practice context. Delivers innovative practices that enhance quality practice standards for Aboriginal people; and understands how to build and establish an effective practice culture.
  Self-management: Invites feedback on own behaviour and impact; uses new knowledge or information about self to build a broader understanding of own behaviour and the impact it has on others; understands strong emotional reactions and seeks ways to more effectively manage them.

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
• Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Crisis accommodation employee - Level 4 - pay point 1 to pay point 3 (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.

To apply, please submit the following:

• A current resume

• A cover letter that includes:

• Who you mob/clan is.

• Your previous experience and/or qualifications.

Your response to the following questions:

• Describe your experience supporting culturally safe and trauma-informed practice when working with Aboriginal women, their children, and non-Aboriginal women with Aboriginal children.
• Provide an example of a time you co-worked with a team or supported staff in a crisis accommodation or similar setting.
  This role requires alignment with Rumbalara's values and a strongcommitment to community. How have you demonstrated integrity, respect, and collaboration in your previous work.

Important: You must attach your Cover Letter and response to the questions as a single file (together) in the Cover Letter section of the portal.

Applications close: Wednesday 10 th of September 2025

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