Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS)
is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent
Not for Profit (NFP) organisation
, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area's.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are 'trauma informed,' culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
ROLE PURPOSE
The
Prevention & Education (P&E;) Team Leader
has responsibility for both the leadership (together with P&E; Manager) and coordination of the P&E; Team. They will provide leadership, supervision, and day-to-day management. Their focus will be to support the growth and development of the team to ensure they provide holistic support services that is inclusive of the social, emotional, and cultural well-being of the whole community.
Their leadership responsibilities require a very hands-on approach as they are required to motivate and lead the P&E; Team by example – by organising and actively participating in all of the P&E; Team activities.
In addition to their leadership role, they will actively support the community as a Team Leader,



bringing their extensive experience and skills in therapeutic and trauma informed approaches.
As a member of the P&E; Team they will actively contribute to developing and delivering the strategy and workplan for YWAHS to ensure alignment with the YWAHS Strategic Plan and all regulatory requirements.
BENEFITS
Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
Industry leading training and support
Promotional opportunities
Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications / certificates in Community Development, Social Science, Social Work or related fields.
Experience in project management and funding applications or willingness to develop skills.
Understanding of Aboriginal culture and the social issues affecting Aboriginal communities within the local region.
Experience in consulting with the Aboriginal people, communities and relevant stakeholders
Experience in developing community programs or willingness to develop skills in creating and evaluating programs and services.
TO APPLY
For further information relating to this prospect please check out our website at
https:/ywahs.org.au/work-with-ywahs/
All applicants
must
attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Accountabilities (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications close 26th of August ****.
Like to know more?
Please email
••••@ywahs.org.au
.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
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📌 Prevention And Education Team Leader (Victoria)
🏢 Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service
📍 Victoria