Walk Alongside Families. Strengthen Culture. Raise Kids Strong and Proud.

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Family Strengthening Worker to walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with children aged 0-18 years, honouring the central role of family, community and culture in raising children strong and proud. Grounded in respect for self-determination, this is not a service done to families, it is a journey walked with them, supporting families to define their own goals and lead the way toward outcomes that are meaningful to them.

Reporting to the Families, Healing and Support Manager, you'll be part of Njernda's Family Services team, working closely with The Orange Door, DFFH and community services.

Provide culturally secure, trauma-informed and strengths-based support across the full case management continuum, from assessment and co-developed planning through to closure

Assist families to build parenting confidence, understand family dynamics and child development, and develop the skills and connections to care for their children safely

Provide information, referrals, outreach and transport support to help families access services

Centre Aboriginal self-determination in all practice, supporting families to lead their own goals and maintain meaningful connections to culture, kin and community

Advocate for families with external services, and represent Njernda and community at forums, courts, panels and committees

Apply MARAM-aligned practice to identify and respond to family violence risk, working collaboratively with The Orange Door and specialist services

Maintain accurate, timely and confidential client records using CSNet

At Njernda Aboriginal Corporation you'll be part of a values-driven, community-controlled organisation, guided by our values of Respect, Accountability, Resilience, Advocacy and Cultural Sensitivity.

$91,000 annual salary (SCHADS Level 4.1) + Super

Generous salary packaging benefits (not-for-profit)

Victorian Ambulance Membership reimbursement (for you and your family)





Supportive team environment and access to supervision

Genuine work-life balance and the benefits of a regional lifestyle

- A Degree or Associate Diploma in Community Services, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or a related discipline with significant experience
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a family services case management role or similar
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and community, and a genuine commitment to Aboriginal self-determination
- Ability to work with vulnerable families using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches, acknowledging the impacts of intergenerational trauma and building genuine trust over time
- Demonstrated experience in case work and case management, including strengths-based assessment, co-developed case planning and supporting families across the full continuum from intake to closure
- Ability to evaluate family functioning and navigate social barriers, focusing on strengthening parent-child bonds, building parenting skills and assisting with household management
- Understanding of family violence impacts on Aboriginal families, awareness of the MARAM Framework, and the ability to work collaboratively with The Orange Door and specialist services
- Sound knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, Child Safe Standards, mandatory reporting obligations and the Best Interest Case Practice Model (BICPM), with a non-negotiable commitment to child safety
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advocate effectively for families, engage sensitively with Aboriginal people and work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Desirable: Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO).
- Current and valid Victorian Working with Children Check
- National Police Check
- Current and valid full Victorian Driver's Licence
- Eligibility to work in Australia
- Vaccination status and pre-employment screening in line with Njernda's policies and procedures

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📌 Family Strengthening Worker (Echuca)
🏢 Njernda Aboriginal
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