Job Description
Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer - SCHCADS Level 5, Pay Point 1 $105,****** pa + Superannuation
Full time, fixed term - 2 years
Lead a culturally safe space where Aboriginal women affected by family violence can gather, heal and connect.
About the Role
The Koori Women's Place delivers culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal women facing family violence.
In this role you will work directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to understand their needs and connect them with the right support, from material aid and case management to legal services and counselling.
You will also support the team to run a program of cultural and wellbeing activities, leading the delivery of workshops that give Aboriginal women a place to gather, share and feel empowered.
This is an outreach role, so you'll travel to locations across Victoria to attend community events and deliver programs where women need them.
This is a job for someone who brings warmth, humour and flexibility to a team.
What You'll Do
Create a welcoming, culturally safe space for Aboriginal women at the Koori Women's Place
Assess safety and support needs, providing warm referrals for legal or case management support
Support the delivery of KWP's cultural and wellbeing workshops, from planning through to attendance records
Represent Djirra at community events and the Sister's Day Out Program across Victoria
Build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders, and spot opportunities to strengthen referral pathways and community engagement
Who You Are
You understand family violence and the drivers behind violence against women
You have experience working with Aboriginal organisations, communities or individuals, ideally in a senior or lead capacity
You've led the delivery of workshops, events or gatherings




Experience working with Aboriginal women is a strong plus
You build genuine connections with Aboriginal communities and communicate with care around trauma
You're comfortable with the Microsoft suite of tools
You hold a current driver's licence and can travel for out-of-hours or overnight work when needed
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you feel you meet some but not all of the requirements of the role, we encourage you to still apply.
A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Employment Hero website for this job listing (via the application link).
Please do not hesitate to contact People and Learning ****** a confidential discussion if you would like further information.
Requirements
A Victorian Employees Working with Children's Check card or willing to obtain one
Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra's expense
Driver's License
Experience working in Aboriginal organisations and the community in roles requiring knowledge and intuitive skills to support Ab-original women.
Experience in the family violence sector, preferably with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Tertiary qualifications in Community Services or related discipline will be highly regarded but are not essential
Advantages
Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
Collaborative and inclusive team
Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff

📌 Koori Womens Place (Kwp) Senior Support Worker (Outreach)
🏢 Djirravic
📍 New South Wales