We are looking for a dedicated, respectful, and knowledgeable person to join our Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work directly with community and families to identify relevant and practical family, protective and cultural supports that will support the best interest of the young people you are working with. You will assist the convenor to arrange meetings and assist families with their needs to ensure they are able to be present at and participate in meetings and have their voices heard.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart of everything we do.
Position Purpose
The primary role of this position is to ensure that referred child protection clients (children & young people) develop and maintain their particular Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (A/ TI) cultural identity to the maximum possible level. These clients are children and young persons who have been removed from their families and now in the custody of Child Protection.
Key Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture with the ability to liaise with and support the local Community.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
- Stronger interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to remain neutral.
- Computer skills and in particular Microsoft Office, use of the internet and general data entry.
- Effective time management skills.
Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
- Driver licence. ESSENTIAL
- Certificate 4 or above in a qualification related to social work. ESSENTIAL
- A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
- A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background ESSENTIAL
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC requirements ESSENTIAL
How to apply for this job
Click here to view the Position Description
A copy of the position description can also be obtained at GEGAC reception 03 5150 0700 or by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.
Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to HR@gegac.org.au.
Or posted to:
Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Applications close 5pm Sunday 26 January 2025.
No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).
A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
"this advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)".
