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.   

This role facilitates healing and improvements in the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their families, affected by past policies and practices of forced removal, using culturally appropriate support and counselling. Full-time. SCHADS Award Level 3.

What we are looking for

• Sound knowledge of intergenerational challenges faced by Aboriginal people
• Community knowledge
• Relevant experience in a professional support role
• Willingness to complete a counselling qualification, funded by Gunditjmara
• Case management experience

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).

This is a designated position established as a special measure under s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Only female candidates are eligible to apply for this position.

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.

Gunditjmara is a Child Safe Organisation.

A Position Description is attached.