About Us 

Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that is dedicated to delivering quality specialist Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Housing and Homeless and other services to meet the needs of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and their families. Our services operate across Victoria.

About the Job 

The Delk-Dja Family Violence Practitioner works with Aboriginal Perpetrators, Victim/Survivors and their children to identify both immediate and medium-term goals with the focus on reducing risk, regaining control and setting a course for healing and recovery. Reporting to the Southern & State-wide Manager, they are to develop case plans to document the plan and goals for the support period of family violence victims. Support is to be provided within a therapeutic and recovery-oriented framework with referrals made out for tailored therapeutic services which address the longer-term impacts on the psychological and emotional well-being of survivors.

About the Perks

• Full time, Ongoing – in St Kilda (subject to funding)
• NFP Salary Packaging Benefits up to $15,900
• Grow your career at a thriving organisation invested in your development
• Work for a dynamic, family-friendly and inclusive NFP organisation
• Flexible work arrangements

Your Skills and Experience

• Tertiary Qualification in Social Work, Welfare Studies, Family Counselling or similar.
• A demonstrated understanding of the issues associated with Family Violence and their effects on the Aboriginal Community 
• Sound knowledge of legislation and policies relevant to working with victim survivors of family violence
• Demonstrated experience and capability in Family Violence Risk assessment using MARAM (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework
• Ability to work calmly and consistently under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High ethical standards and values, ability to act with integrity and confidentiality
• Knowledge of the physical, emotional, psychological and behavioural impact of trauma and abuse on men, women and children who have experienced family violence
• Communicates and liaises with key stakeholders as appropriate to ensure all client needs are met
• Demonstrated skills in case management
   

To Apply 

If this sounds like you, please provide the following :

• A cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role
• A resume which outlines your educational and employment background 

Employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People at Ngwala is integral to keeping our services culturally aligned so we strongly encourage Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander People to apply for this role and others as they become available.

*Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks including a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check as well as right to work in Australia Check.