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Koori Engagement Worker - Mildura / Swan Hill

Anglicare Victoria
  • Full time position
  • Mildura or Swan Hill Location
  • Salary packaging available

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position:

The Koori Engagement Worker will work together with local Koori organisations to provide support to clients who have been affected by violent crime. The VAP will achieve this aim by providing quality case management that meet the practical, emotional and psychological needs of the victim, prepare victims and support them to navigate the criminal justice system and establish and maintain strong work relationships with people and agencies to assist the delivery of seamless services to victims.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Clinical Mental Health, Criminal Justice or a related field and/or experience within the community sector in a trauma related field.
  • Strong understanding of case management principles and experience in the provision of case management to Koori clients.     
  • Knowledge and/or existing relationships with local and regional Koori services.
  • Identify as a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.  Anglicare Victoria considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

How to Apply:

Detailed Position Description: Download File Koori Engagement Worker PD 2020 1.0FTE Mildura.pdf

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

For further enquiries contact Danielle McManus, Team Leader Community Services on 03 5440 1100.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

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