Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Justice & Community Services now has the following vacancies:
Hub Practitioner – The Orange Door
Full-time, 38 hours a week or Part-time, negotiable
Multiple positions available
T his is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
About the Role
The Hub Practitioner will provide screening, assessment, triage and short-term response to all incoming referrals through the Orange Door Hub using an Integrated Practice Framework and ensuring the delivery of high quality, culturally safe and effective responses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people seeking support and safety.
This position is co-located in the Orange Door which is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children. Workers at The Orange Door understand that all families can experience difficult times and may need help. Workers at The Orange Door also know that people continue to be affected by family violence long after the violence stops.
You will provide secondary consultations to internal and external stakeholders and proactively build cultural safety and competence in The Orange Door. You will also work with the other practitioners in The Orange Door to build and maintain effective partnerships with Aboriginal services and communities within The Orange Door network to support choice for Aboriginal people.
About You
To excel in this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
* You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
* A Tertiary level qualification (or preparedness to obtain a qualification as part of the role) in addition to previous, case management experience and relevant experience in a similar role is preferred.
* Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Family Violence: Has established experience and capability to deliver culturally safe and responsive practice as part of integrated service model. Has a strong understanding of the role of the law and legal system in the context of responding to family violence; has knowledge of practice with Aboriginal women, children, families, victims and perpetrators of family violence; has experience working in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency contexts.
* Works collaboratively to drive cultural change: Has a clear concept of the culture required to deliver effective, culturally safe and responsive services for Aboriginal people within an integrated practice context. Delivers innovative practices that enhance quality practice standards for Aboriginal people; and understands how to build and establish an effective practice culture.
* Ability to engage with children/young people who may be demonstrating challenging behaviours and/or trauma related behaviours associated with the child abuse and/or neglect.
* Solve problems based onoperation knowledge and experience, and following a continuous improvement process, in line with policy procedures and therapeutic approach and frameworks.
Self-management: Invites feedback on own behaviour and impact; uses new knowledge or information about self to build a broader understanding of own behaviour and the impact it has on others; understands strong emotional reactions and seeks ways to more effectively manage them.
What We Offer:
* Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
* Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Level 4 – pay point 1.
* Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance when applicable.
* Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
* Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
* Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
* Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.
You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.
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To apply, please submit the following:
* A current resume
* A cover letter that includes:
Stating who your mob/clan is.
* Responses to the following three questions:
* Please describe your educational background and case management experience. How have these prepared you to work effectively in a role supporting Aboriginal families affected by family violence.
* Can you provide an example where you worked with Aboriginal individuals or families in a culturally respectful and integrated way, particularly in relation to family violence, trauma, or child protection.
* Tell us about any experience or skills you have, that you feel will transfer well to this role.
Important: You must attach your cover letter and response to the questions as a single file in the Cover Letter section of the portal.
Applications close: Thursday, 12th of February 2026
This is an "Indigenous Only" role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.