Introduction
About BDAC
BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).
BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.
BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.
What We Are Offering
- Ongoing position
- $75,000 - $85,000 annually
- Access to Salary Packaging
- 12% Superannuation
- Supportive work environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- New Aboriginal led team based at BDAC working in partnership with the Loddon Care Hub in a multidisciplinary team
Description
About the Position
This is an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to work with mob, as part of an Aboriginal-led team within the BDAC Family Journeys program. The role sits in strong partnership with the Loddon Care Hub, working collaboratively to support families, children, and young people living on Djaara Country.
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Community Worker will deliver culturally safe, responsive, and quality interventions and support services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families experiencing vulnerability. The role places a strong focus on the safety, wellbeing, and development of children and young people.
Key responsibilities include supporting children and young people to strengthen their connections to culture, community, and country; enhancing life skills; and promoting ongoing engagement in education, training, or employment pathways. This role is grounded in self-determination and community connection, making it a unique and meaningful opportunity to walk alongside mob on their journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Walk alongside families to understand their needs and support them in keeping their kids safe, strong, and connected at home and in community.
- Support families to build strong connections helping parents and carers feel more confident, connected to community, and supported in raising strong, healthy kids.
- Check in regularly with families (including home visits), building trust and yarning in a way that's flexible, respectful, and focused on strengths.
- Spend time with children & young people and really listen to them making sure their voices are heard and included in decisions that affect their lives
- Collaborate with the broader team at the Loddon Care Hub, work alongside the other services, share knowledge, and join in regular catch ups, training, and yarns so we can learn from each other and support families in the best way possible.
- Build strong relationships with other services (like Child Protection, health services and schools) to make sure families get the best support and outcomes.
- Keep things on track which includes keeping records, meeting targets, and helping the team meet program goals and objectives
- Be part of a deadly team supporting each other to make sure the whole team is strong and successful, stepping up when needed to keep things moving forward for the young people & families we work with.
Skills And Experiences
About You
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Good understanding of Aboriginal culture and community and how Aboriginal organisations (like BDAC) work.
- Knowledge of the laws that support kids and families especially the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (or a willingness to learn).
- Able to stand strong and support mob who’ve been through tough times or experienced trauma, while also looking after your own wellbeing.
- Confident in checking in with young mob and doing risk assessments to help keep them safe, strong, and supported.
- Understanding of the Child Protection system and able to work well with others as part of a care team.
- Good communication skills and able to yarn with people, write case notes, and manage your time well.
- Comfortable using computers and able to learn new systems for keeping records and reporting.
- Able to write clearly and professionally including case plans, emails, and reports that are easy to understand and achieve their purpose.
Education, Training and/or Competencies.
Preferred/ desired
- A Diploma in Community Services (or a similar course), covering areas like child development, family dynamics, or trauma, and includes hands-on work placements ideally with children and families.
OR
- Relevant experience working with Aboriginal children, young people, and families especially in community, support, or case work roles where you’ve built trust, supported people through tough times, and worked alongside other services.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like the role for you then click on the link below and apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role by Friday 9th of January 2025.
Want to know more? Information Session being held on January 22nd at 5:30-6:30pm. (Expression of interest for the information session can be sent to sarah.gloury@bdac.com.au or 0455 317 543)
Mandatory Requirements
Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.
For more information about this position please see the Position Description which can be accessed via our website www.bdac.com.au or contact our human resources team on (03) 5442 4947 or send an email through to recruitment@bdac.com.au
Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.