Job Description

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Apply MARAM-aligned practice to identify and respond to family violence risk,



working collaboratively with The Orange Door and specialist services

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Maintain accurate, timely and confidential client records using CSNet

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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.

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

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Generous salary packaging advantages (not-for-profit)

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Victorian Ambulance Membership reimbursement (for you and your family)

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Supportive team environment and access to supervision

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

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- A Degree or Associate Diploma in Community Services, Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or a related discipline with significant experience
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- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a family services case management role or similar
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- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and community, and a genuine commitment to Aboriginal self-determination
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- 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
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- 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
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- Ability to evaluate family functioning and navigate social barriers, focusing on strengthening parent-child bonds, building parenting skills and assisting with household management
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Desirable: Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO).
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- Current and valid Victorian Working with Children Check
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- National Police Check
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- Current and valid full Victorian Driver's Licence
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- Eligibility to work in Australia
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- 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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