NGATANWAAR (Welcome)

Due to enormous expansion and internal promotion, we are seeking the services of an Aboriginal Family Lead Decision Making (Convener)

Work in an appreciative and supportive environment, that offers generous remuneration – including tax savings and additional leave where you will achieve real and meaningful outcomes that positively affect our community.

Established in 1979, Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative’s vision is simple: “Empower the individual the family wins, Empower the family the community wins, Empower the community our culture wins”. Our team of dedicated professionals work together to achieve this outcome as evidenced in our latest audit where we received two rare commendations Workforce Development and Diversity & Cultural Safety. Put simply, this is a great and highly supportive place to work.

This position is only open to duly qualified and skilled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

This is an identified position. The Equal Opportunity Act permits special measures that help people who experience disadvantage to access equal opportunity in employment. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply for this position, which is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

The role

The primary purpose of Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making (AFLDM) is to provide for the protection of Aboriginal children and young people through the involvement of family, culturally relevant practice, and the promotion of community connections. 

AFLDM recognises that Aboriginal families include extended family and community members; using processes that enhances, but do not replace, the family’s roles and abilities in developing their own decisions about their children in their own unique way. The commitment of families and individuals to AFLDM will stem from having an active role in identifying concerns, solutions, and responsibilities in achieving safety for the child.

The ideal person for this role

• Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Have sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people.
• The proven ability to advocate on behalf of children and families.
• The ability to work effectively with Aboriginal organisations, government departments and community service organisations.
• Be willing to participate in training and ongoing supervision.
• Demonstrate ability in convening and mediating outcomes with groups
• Have the capacity to develop, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate a program.
• The ability to work flexible hours.
• Have sound knowledge of local issues and needs of the Aboriginal Community
• Have well-developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to prepare reports.
• Have the proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Be a strong voice in meetings with DHHS, ensuring cultural safety of children and families.
• Have a mature and confident personality.
• Have experience and/or formal qualifications in Children’s / Family Services, Family Welfare, and willingness to undertake relevant training provided by the organisation.
• Have a current Victorian Drivers Licence.

HOW TO APPLY

Position descriptions are available at https://www.gunditjmara.org.au/current-vacancies.

Please forward your covering letter (addressing the key selection criteria) and resume to [email protected] .

We are looking to fill this position ASAP, however we will wait for the right candidate, so get in quick.

We are a Child Safe organisation. This means that any job offer will be subject to strict screening processes and proof of immunisation (both childhood & Covid). See the position description for further information. 

For further information, please contact Skye Munro on 5559 1234.