About Us

Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) committed to healing, supporting, serving and protecting Aboriginal communities across the Mallee region. Guided by our Elders and grounded by Our Lore, MDAS exists to strengthen the resilience, independence and wellbeing of our Mob.

We walk alongside individuals and families through every stage of life – caring, empowering, educating and advocating so people can be their very best selves. Our programs span across health, wellbeing, family services, community support and culture. With deep community roots and robust regional presence, MDAS is moving confidently towards becoming a sector leading ACCO known for its cultural authority and practical life-changing outcomes. Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) is northwest Victoria's leading service provider for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. More than half of our staff is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, and we're committed to providing a resilient workforce with high Aboriginal representation and demonstrated cultural competency for non-Aboriginal employees.

At MDAS, culture guides action and community voice shapes our future.

Role Overview

Are you passionate about walking alongside Aboriginal men, supporting their strengths, and creating meaningful change? We are seeking a dedicated Koori Men's Diversion Case Worker to deliver culturally safe, intensive case management to Aboriginal men in Mildura on a permanent full time basis.

This is an Aboriginal Male Identified Position. It focuses on a holistic, trauma-informed approach to divert participants from further contact with the criminal justice system. In this position, you will manage a small, high-impact caseload of 6–8 men, ensuring they receive the deep, coordinated support they need to thrive.

This position is a designated Aboriginal Identified Role.



The filling of this position is intended to constitute a Special Measure under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

This position is also a Gender-Specific Role open to male applicants only. This is a lawful Genuine Occupational Requirement under Section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive, holistic case management to a caseload of 6–8 Aboriginal men

• Deliver and manage case plans, undertake assessments and referrals.

• Coordinate the delivery of cultural and gender appropriate treatment and support services for Aboriginal male participants and advocating on their behalf.

• Working collaboratively with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal service providers and government departments to establish network and referral pathways.

• Contribute to improved justice outcomes by liaising with justice agencies and supporting Aboriginal participants in contact with the criminal justice system.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and liaising with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations to achieve project objectives and goals.

• Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to create and revise case plans, reports and other documents.

• Demonstrated ability to fulfill program requirements regarding case notes, reporting, and other data records including the use and maintenance of records on relevant IT systems.

• Ability to take action to provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and engage in learning about other cultures to better establish relationships and improve services

• Relevant qualification in community services, social work, criminal justice.

Other Requirements

• Current Driver’s License

• Current Working with Children Check

• Current National Police Check

MDAS strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is committed to fostering a cultural safe and inclusive workplace.

For a confidential discussion please contact, Trish Watson on 03 •••• •100.

📌 Koori Mens Diversion Case Worker (Mildura)
🏢 Mallee District Aboriginal Services
📍 Mildura