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Workforce Planning Coordinator
Intensive Case Manager
Croydon, Victoria Employment Office
- Great opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to providing support and case coordination to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children!
- Promote family safety and help strengthen individuals' and communities' capacity and resilience.
- Enjoy a competitive salary with excellent benefits and salary packaging!
About the Organisation
Established in 2006, Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) provides services and programs to Aboriginal people and families experiencing or at risk of experiencing family violence. Currently, BWAHS is one of 4 Aboriginal specific state-funded healing services in Victoria. BWAHs provides outreach services across the Eastern Metropolitan Region.
BWAHS has skilled, qualified staff and comprehensive experience with the culturally safe delivery of child, youth and family services for Aboriginal people. They provide family violence risk assessment, safety planning, case coordination and support, including referrals to the Risk Assessment Management Panel. They have developed an excellent record for providing high-quality family violence and trauma-informed Intensive Case Management, Integrated Family Services responses and evidence-based therapeutic programs to individuals and groups for a whole of family approach.
Boorndawan Willam derives from the Wathaurong and Woiwurrung languages. Boorndawan (Wathaurong), meaning 'safe' and Willam (Woiwurrung), meaning 'house', combine to create a 'safe house'. The healing service acknowledges the use of these words in the development of the organisation's name.
About the Opportunity
BWAHS is currently seeking a full-time Intensive Case Manager to join their team in Croydon, Melbourne, on a permanent full-time basis.
Provide family violence case management support and case coordination to Aboriginal women and their children in the East Metropolitan Region. The Intensive Case Manager will undertake comprehensive needs and risk assessments of women and their children.
Core duties:
- Provide culturally appropriate intensive outreach service to Aboriginal families referred to the Women and Children's Intensive Case Management (ICM) Program.
- Support clients to identify their safety and support needs to assist them in developing a personal support plan to address priorities for themselves and their children.
- Undertake Family Violence Risk assessments (MARAM) to establish levels of safety and risk to families referred to the program.
- Undertake ongoing analysis of the families' safety and wellbeing, including the family capacity to maintain safety for children in the family.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with other Family Violence services and other government and community organisations to ensure multidisciplinary interventions as identified.
To view the full position description, click here.
Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
About You
To be considered for this role, you could have experience working in case management, Family Violence, or a related Community services sector.
BWAHS requests you hold a tertiary qualification relevant to this position or be excited at the opportunity to attend recognised training and development to obtain one.
Experience in case management or coordination preferred and supported opportunities to attend professional development to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics and impact of family violence in Aboriginal families and across the community. Your understanding of contemporary Aboriginal culture and the history of intergenerational trauma is a necessity for this role.
Empathy and understanding are essential for this role.
You will also need to navigate challenging situations with clients while supporting their strengths. You will have a theoretical understanding of the issues underpinning family violence and its relation to the cultural context.
Please note: You will need to hold or be willing to obtain a current National Police Check, Working with Children Check and basic First Aid Qualification. You will also need a current Driver's Licence.
About the Benefits
This Intensive Case Manager role is a rewarding opportunity to join a passionate team and make a genuine difference to Aboriginal women and children impacted by family violence.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive an attractive salary commensurate with your skills and experience. You will also have access to salary packaging.
As a growing organisation, BWAHS offers excellent job security and is committed to investing in its staff, with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
You'll also benefit from an environment that promotes work/life balance, with access to social and emotional wellbeing activities, internal & external supervision, and reflective spaces.
BWAHS is committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for its staff.
Opportunity to build relationships with families in the community while making a genuine difference in their lives – Apply Now!
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Lecturer – Early Career Development Fellow (Social Work & HS)
Lecturer (Social Work & Human Services)
Coordinator, HDR Partnership Agreements – Indigenous Targeted
Women's Counsellor ( Family Violence )
Croydon, Victoria Employment Office
- Are you an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Counsellor or similar looking for the chance to join a passionate NFP organisation?
- Provide direct counselling services to women impacted by domestic/family violence
- Competitive remuneration package plus up to $15,999 salary sacrificing, with ongoing training/professional development opportunities
About the Organisation
Established in 2006, Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) provides services and programs to Aboriginal people and families experiencing or at risk of experiencing family violence. Currently, BWAHS is one of 4 Aboriginal specific state-funded healing services in Victoria.
BWAHS has skilled, qualified staff and comprehensive experience with the culturally safe delivery of child, youth and family services for Aboriginal people. They provide family violence risk assessment, safety planning, case coordination and support, including referrals to the Risk Assessment Management Panel. They have developed an excellent record for providing high-quality family violence and trauma-informed Intensive Case Management, Integrated Family Services responses and evidence-based therapeutic programs to individuals and groups for a whole of family approach.
Boorndawan Willam derives from the Wathaurong and Woiwurrung languages. Boorndawan (Wathaurong), meaning 'safe' and Willam (Woiwurrung), meaning 'house', combine to create a 'safe house'. The healing service acknowledges the use of these words in the development of the organisation's name.
About the Opportunity
BWAHS is currently seeking a Women's Counsellor to join their Family Violence Therapeutic Program team, based at their new Croydon, Melbourne office.
Reporting to the Practice and Development Manager, provide individual counselling and family therapeutic counselling sessions for women impacted by family violence and intergenerational trauma.
Core duties:
- Undertake intake and assessment
- Deliver individual and family therapeutic counselling sessions
- Identify family violence risks and strategies to support safety and the healing journey
- Collaborate and consult with ACF and BWAHS practitioners to reduce identified barriers and support clients to attend therapeutic groups and programs.
- Identify opportunities to support a strong positive connection between participants and their families, culture, Country and Community to promote healing and recovery.
- Coordinate therapeutic services for women in the program, liaising with existing support services and regularly discussing individual plans with the women and the care team.
- Support the development of and facilitation of structured group and family sessions where appropriate for women, children and families/carers
To view the position description for this role, please click here.
Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, family therapy, or similar. You will also have demonstrated experience in the family violence sector or related areas.
You will need a clear understanding of the history of intergenerational trauma, including the issues underpinning family violence and therapeutic interventions in an Aboriginal cultural context.
You will be an approachable and empathetic communicator capable of adapting your approach to each individual. You will be able to engage women and families of varying ages, stages, and situations with complex needs.
You will be able to work both autonomously and as part of a diverse, driven team. Confident creating and maintaining solid relationships with other service providers or relevant organisations, you will support positive connection between participants and their families, culture, Country and Community, promoting healing and recovery.
Finally, you will need to demonstrate a practical understanding of the legislative, policy, and practice requirements of Aboriginal children, families, and communities impacted by family violence. You will also be able to work within these requirements and use a range of basic computer programs.
Please note: You will need to hold or be willing to obtain a current National Police Check and Working with Children Check. You will also need a current Driver's License.
About the Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable women, children, and families and ultimately eliminating the impacts of trauma and abuse in the community. You will finish each day knowing that you have made a genuine, positive difference to the women within the program.
Receive an attractive remuneration package in line with your skills and experience, plus super and salary packaging up to $15,999.
As a growing organisation, BWAHS offers excellent job security and is committed to investing in their staff, with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Finally, you'll also benefit from a fantastic work/life balance, with part-time hours and the potential for flexible work arrangements, negotiable depending on your needs.
This is a rare opportunity to support vulnerable women and make a real, positive difference in their lives and the wider community – Apply Now!
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Senior Lecturer, Extended Bachelor Program
Sydney, NEW South Wales University of Sydney
- This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
- Opportunity to support students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent undertaking extended bachelor programs
- Full time, fixed term until 31/12/2024, offering a base salary of $135K – $156Kp.a., and generous employer’s contribution to superannuation
About the opportunity
The Senior Lecturer position has been created to support students in the Extended Bachelor Program commencing in 2022. This is a four-year degree for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake studies in an academically and culturally supported environment. It provides students with an opportunity to make connections between in-depth discipline study and knowledge of culture and practice.
The degree includes a 12 month ‘Foundation year’, comprising foundational literacy and mathematics within the following new structures: Bachelor of Arts (Extended); Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Extended); and Bachelor of Science (Extended).
One additional year of study is offered in Block Mode (‘Away From Base’) to enable students to enjoy their learning in a supportive environment being gradually introduced to life on campus at The University of Sydney.
The Senior Lecturer – Extended Bachelor Program position sits within the Sydney School of Education and Social Work (SSESW) at the University of Sydney. The successful applicant will support students within the Bachelor of Arts (Extended) and Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Extended), working in collaboration with another student experience coordinator based in the Faculty of Science.
The Sydney School of Education and Social Work is a national and international leader in Education, Social Work and Social Policy committed to excellence in professional practice’ rigorous research into the social, political, and cultural contexts of education, social work and social policy’ critical engagement with theory, policy and practice in ways designed to transform communities and individual lives in socially just ways. Our work is characterized by strong relationships between research, scholarship, teaching and learning that contribute to building partnerships for professional practice, critical research and policy.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Senior Lecturer – Extended Bachelor Program (Identified) who has:
- demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures, including an understanding of the issues affecting people in contemporary Australian society and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- a PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline
- significant experience in supervising others and coordinating team activities
- an understanding of and ability to support an academic endeavour from curriculum design to producing leading research and providing a student enabling environment
- an established network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the discipline, School/ Faculty and University
- deep and broad experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by participation in team teaching within an established program and experience in teaching in a variety of settings
- a developing knowledge and understanding of the key strategic issues in the higher education sector
- demonstrated excellence in research, scholarly activities relevant to the discipline and educational design and practice
- acknowledged at a national level as influential in expanding knowledge within the discipline and/or in pedagogical or curriculum innovation
This is an identified position open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Confirmation of Aboriginality must be provided by applicants. Please upload your identity confirmation in your application
Other
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.
Click here to apply.
Closing date: Monday 10 January 2022
This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only, under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
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The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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