Aboriginal Practitioner - The Orange Door
Job No:
160321
Location:
Box Hill, VIC
- Deliver high quality, culturally safe and effective responses to family violence via The Orange Door
- Attractive salary in line with SCHADS Award level 5 + in-house training + ongoing professional development
- Work for a dedicated organisation that works with and for the community
About the role
BWAHS delivers a range of program and services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, men and their families who have been impacted by family violence. These services include, the provision of case management, intensive family support, counselling for women, men and youth and children, and programs for men, women and children. The Women’s group worker will work with the Women’s programs Co-ordinator to design and deliver culturally centred therapeutic groups for women. Currently groups such as possum skin cloaks, parenting groups, Tiddas and other creativity-based programs are being delivered.
About us
leading specialist Aboriginal\ family violence service in the Eastern Metropolitan Region.
BWAHS provides a range of services and programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families who are experiencing, at risk of experiencing, or using family violence.
About you
- It would be great if you had experience in family violence but any transferable experience in community services is welcomed. An understanding of the impacts of colonisation and ongoing generational trauma is important. The ability to communicate with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to create a safe and supportive space for people impacted by family violence.
- You need to have a driver’s license, vaccination certificate, working with children’s check and undertake a national police check.
What we can offer you
- Remuneration: a highly attractive SCHADS level 5 salary, commensurate with your skills and experience + optional salary packaging
- Learning and Development opportunities: formal qualifications to improve your knowledge and career prospects
- Career Development Opportunities: we will promote from within whenever possible
- The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities
- Access to Employee Support and Wellbeing programs
- A warm, supportive, and inclusive team environment and organisational culture
Please note: Under the Equal Opportunity Act (H143/2018) BWAHS have an exemption and for this reason are accepting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants only.