Mallee District Aboriginal Services – Mildura VIC

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

Support Aboriginal families to confidently nurture their children's early learning and development as a Koori Family's First Educator Practitioner (KFFE Practitioner).

Using a strengths-based approach that empowers parents/carers, as first educators of their children, in this role you will support families through the implementation of culturally appropriate evidence based positive parenting support programs.You will also provide information about services including maternal child health, playgroup,



and early childhood education services including kindergarten.

Key Responsibilities

Assist children and their families to achieve their goals with regards to health, wellbeing, education and employment.

Facilitate culturally safe and appropriate parenting programs with families one on one in their homes or in a group setting with colleagues of the KFFE program.

Provide support in preparation for schooling to Aboriginal children and families to complement kindergarten.

Conduct home visits as required and at times assist with the transportation needs of clients ensuring their ability to attend necessary appointments.

Provide links with appropriate organisations to enable clients to achieve their maximum potential and to become self-supporting.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Demonstrated ability to develop strategies to assist families attend key appointments/services/professional, both internally and externally to help in achieving goals outlined in their Family Support Plans.

Experience conducting home visits and transportation needs of clients ensuring their ability to attend necessary appointments.

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, early childhood, or a related discipline.

Other Requirements

Current National Police Check.

Current Employee Working with Children Check

Current Driver's Licence

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

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📌 Koori Family's First Educator Practitioner (Mildura)
🏢 Mallee District Aboriginal Services
📍 Mildura