Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative is a not for profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) providing culturally attuned, integrated health and community services in Warrnambool and regional South West Victoria. 

Providing a direct link between community and government, you will co-convene family decision making meetings with DHHS, working with children, young people and families in contact, or at risk of contact, with Child Protection services. Advocating and educating families about the processes and requirements of Child Protection ensuring children remain in the care of family. SCHADS Award Level 4. Full-time.

What we are looking for:

• Cultural knowledge and connectedness to the community
• Ability to work with Aboriginal families and Elders in culturally appropriate ways
• Demonstrated ability to convene and mediate outcomes with groups

This is an Indigenous Identified role only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

The Benefits

Generous annual salary, including 9.5% superannuation, attractive salary packaging benefits (salary package your home loan, car loan, superannuation etc.), annual leave loading, early finish Fridays, free car parking, plus additional paid leave over Christmas / New Year. Warrnambool offers low cost living and affordable housing and is a well serviced regional hub of South West Victoria. Surrounded by a stunning coastline and lush countryside with extensive bushwalking tracks, we have a wide range of sporting opportunities and a thriving arts community.

A full position description is available below.