Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women and children escaping family violence? The Willaneen is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team in providing short-term crisis accommodation and support.
In this role, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for women and children from all walks of life.
If you’re committed to empowering women and children during times of crisis and want to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart of everything we do.
Position Purpose
The Purpose of The Willaneen is to provide short term crisis accommodation for women and children who are escaping Family Violence. This position is to provide an accommodation service which is accessible to women and children escaping family violence which offers equal support to women and children regardless of age, race, culture, sexual preference, class and ability which is supportive of the individual needs of women and her children. To ensure the safety and security of residents residing at the refuge. The Children’s Practitioner provides child focused, trauma informed family violence and holistic support to infants, children, and young people in collaboration with their mother and other supports. This includes empowering mothers and strengthening the mother child relationship.\
Key Selection Criteria
•Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture with the ability to liaise with and support the local community.
•Experiences in Microsoft Office computer packages.
•Ability to assess and provide case management to address key areas of the clients needs.
•Deliver support services to people who have experiences domestic or family violence.
•Experience in casework with women and children from diverse backgrounds who have experienced family violence.
•Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with the capacity to negotiate and liaise with other agencies and the community.
•Ability to communicate information in a clear, concise, respectful and culturally appropriate manner.
•Demonstrated experience engaging and working with families that have child protection involvement.
•Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
•Valid Driver licence ESSENTIAL
•Meets the mandatory minimum qualifications of a Family Violence practitioner; OR willingness to undertake further studies to meet these requirements ESSENTIAL
•A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
•A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE
•Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC requirements ESSENTIAL
How to apply for this job
Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not address the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
A copy of the position description can be obtained by copying this link pasting it into your browser
or you can request a copy by emailing HR@gegac.org.au
Applications can also be emailed to HR@gegac.org.au
Applications close 5pm Sunday 3 August 2024.
No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).
A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
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