Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About BDAC

BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).

BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.

BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.

What We Are Offering

- Full time
- Fixed term 12 months
- Pay aligned with SCHADS Grade 5 Level 1 - $53.43 per hour
- Access to Salary Packaging
- 12% Superannuation
- Supportive work environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Position: The Aboriginal Family Centred - Youth Justice Practitioner (female) will play a vital role in providing culturally safe, gender responsive, early intervention support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people (aged 10–14 years) and their families, with particular focus on engaging your Aboriginal girls, the primary objective of this position is to strengthen cultural connection, family unity, with the aim of preventing disengagement from education, positive social connections, and mitigating potential contact with the youth justice system.





Grounded in Aboriginal cultural values, the role involves walking alongside families, building trust, and collaboratively identifying and addressing barriers that may lead to vulnerability or offending behaviours. This position designed in partnership with the Department of Justice, in response to the needs and voice of Community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Build respectful, culturally safe, and trusting relationships with young people aged 10–14 and their families.
- Support young people and families to navigate the service system and access the right supports at the right time.
- Undertake and contribute to assessments to understand strengths, needs and barriers to participation.
- Work in partnership with schools, education providers, Community groups and other services to promote positive engagement.
- Offer flexible, wraparound support to respond to issues impacting young people’s wellbeing, such as trauma, housing instability, school exclusion, or health needs.
- Promote connection to culture, identity, family and Community as protective and healing factors.
- Participate in regular reflective practice, supervision and team-based learning.
- Maintain accurate records, support program reporting, and contribute to continuous program improvement.

About you:





- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and have a strong connection to Community and understanding of the experiences, strengths and challenges facing Aboriginal children, young people and families.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families and young people, particularly in community, youth, education, justice or wellbeing settings.
- Ability to build strong relationships and engage respectfully with children, young people, families and Elders.
- Ability to work flexibly and creatively to support young people with complex needs.
- Understanding of the factors contributing to justice system involvement and how to respond safely and effectively.
- Robust communication and organisational skills, and ability to maintain clear and confidential records.
- Commitment to self-reflection, learning and working as part of a team.

How to Apply If this role sounds like the role for you then click on the link below and apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role by Wednesday 19th of August 2026.

Mandatory Requirements

Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.

For more information about this position please see the Position Description which can be accessed via our website www.bdac.com.au or contact our human resources team on (03) 5442 4947 or send an email through to [email protected]

Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

📌 Female Aboriginal Family Centred Youth Justice Practitioner (Identified) (Bendigo)
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