Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Justice & Community Services now has the following vacancy:

Aboriginal Men's Family Violence Practitioner

Full-time, 38 hours a week

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

This is a designated male (gender-specific) role established in accordance with the special measures provisions of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Applications are therefore sought from male applicants who meet the position requirements.

About the Role

The Aboriginal Men's Family Violence Practitioner provides case management to Aboriginal adult men who use family violence or who are at risk of using family violence.

Case management for men who use violence provides timely and adaptable response in the period after an incident of family violence, that aims to:

- Keep men who use violence in view of services and relevant authorities.

- Contribute to a ‘safe at home approach’.

- Assist in engagement with programs aimed to stop family violence and specialist services including mental health, alcohol and other drug, and housing services.

About You

To be successful for this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

- You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

- Relevant qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Aboriginal Health, Youth Work or a related field; or significant relevant experience working with Aboriginal communities.

- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal men, families and communities.

- Experience delivering case management,



community support or family violence interventions.

- Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics, impacts and drivers of family violence.

- Understanding of the impacts of colonisation, intergenerational trauma and systemic disadvantage on Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.

- Demonstrated ability to engage Aboriginal men in respectful and culturally safe ways while maintaining accountability for their use of family violence.

- Understanding of culturally responsive, trauma-informed and healing-centred practice.

- Knowledge of the Victorian family violence system, including MARAM and Information Sharing Schemes.

- Excellent communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

- Strong report writing and record management skills.

What We Offer:

- Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.

- Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, – Level 4 – pay point 1 (based on qualifications and experience).

- Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day, annual CPI-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where applicable.

- Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.





- Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.

- Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.

- Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.

Please apply though this link - https://rum.chris21.com/RUM_MER21p/Home/Index#!/

If you experience any technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact our Human Resources Staff on (03) •••• •000.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that includes:

- Stating who your mob/clan is.

- Your previous experience and/or qualifications and

- Responses to the following three questions:

1. Can you describe your experience working with Aboriginal men or families, and how you ensure your practice is culturally safe and responsive?

2. Can you describe a time you managed complex family violence risk. What frameworks or approaches did you use, and how did you maintain the safety and wellbeing of family members involved?

3. How do you build collaborative relationship with community, Elders, internal teams, and external services to support better outcomes for Aboriginal men and their families?

Important: Please ensure your cover letter and your responses to the questions are combined into one document and attached in the Cover Letter section of the portal.

Applications close: Tuesday 15th of September 2026

This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12

📌 Aboriginal Men's Family Violence Practitioner (Shepparton)
🏢 Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative
📍 Shepparton