Job Description
Therapeutic Day Rehab Case Manager - Identified
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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).
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BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.
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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.
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What We Are Offering
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Access to Salary Packaging
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SCHADS - $***** per hour
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Fixed Term until 7th June ****
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12% Superannuation
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Supportive work environment
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Onsite Parking
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Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Prospect Act ****. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
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About the Role
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The position of baringgurrak Facilitator works collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander people and community through case management of clients and facilitating theTherapeutic Day Rehabilitation (TDR).
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The baringgurrak Facilitator will support the Wellbeing Program Manager in the day-to-dayactivities and operations including the creation and maintenance of a safe and
culturallysensitive
environment. They will work alongside consultants and other specialist staff, and lead group-based interventions and assist with the daily client activity schedule. The position will also function as a key worker to a case load of clients during the program.
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Improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is the priority forBDAC.



Within the context of a whole of organisation approach, this position will play a key role in working to our objectives.
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Service Delivery Model Target Group
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Men and women suffering an addiction to harmful drugs (illicit & licit) and/or suffering from
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Mental health issues
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Working under a bio-psychosocial model
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Direct one on one engagement
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Reconnecting to land and country
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The baringgurrak Facilitator will work with willing clients to provide a safe coordinated program where clients will feel supported throughout the treatment and follow up phase of the program.
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What you will bring
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Builds trust and engages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in a culturally secure and respectful way.
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Conducts client assessments, plans care with clients and supports follow-through with regular review.
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Understands trauma, culture, family, and community impacts.
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Assesses client suitability and coordinates intake, including working with other services.
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Uses sound, evidence-based approaches and makes clear, supportive decisions.
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Delivers individual and group work, including life skills, wellbeing, and family programs.
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Actively contributes to team meetings, case reviews, and shared planning.
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Supports program delivery and improvement, and shares information appropriately.
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Responds calmly and safely to risks or issues.
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Works respectfully with diverse people and remains open to feedback and improvement.
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Maintains accurate, timely records and protects privacy.
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Uses data to track progress and improve services.
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Some of the Primary Role Responsibilities (refer to the Position Description for further details)
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Engage suitable clients, including conducting complementary client assessments, to develop mutually agreed individual treatment plans (ITPs) and referrals as appropriate.
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Assess the suitability of clients referred to the program and facilitate the intake and assessment process in collaboration with internal and external service providers.
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Use best practice principles in clinical work.
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Work with clients to develop, implement and review their individual treatment goals.
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Collaborate with existing service providers and facilitate referrals to other services.
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Contribute to the development and implementation of program modules (developmental and life skills groups and activities) ensuring activities are planned in advance, materials are prepared in a timely fashion, groups are conducted and being actively involved in the organisation and implementation of the schedule.
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Education, Training and/or Competencies
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Preferred / Desired
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Previous experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members or in an Aboriginal organisation.
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A relevant tertiary qualification or experience in the social welfare related field and experience working in sector.
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Mandatory Requirements
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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.
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For more information about this position please see the Position Description which can be accessed via our website or contact our human resources team on **************or send an email through to
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Please note: This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act ****. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

📌 Therapeutic Day Rehab Case Manager - Identified (Bendigo)
🏢 Bendigo And District Aboriginal Co Operative
📍 Bendigo