Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
ABOUT THE ROLE n
Reporting to the Wungening Moort Coordinator, this position will work within the Wungening Moort Aboriginal In-Home Support Service (AISS).
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This service operates through a consortium of four Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations:
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- Ebenezer Aboriginal Corporation (employing organisation)
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- Moorditj Koort
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- Coolabaroo Community Services
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- Led by Wungening Aboriginal Corporation
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You will work alongside the Moort Case workers and Aboriginal Moort Support workers to provide intensive, culturally safe support and case management to vulnerable Aboriginal families in Perth metropolitan area.
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The focus of this role is to strengthen families and support moorditj djerripin koorlungas (strong, happy children).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES n
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- Manage a caseload of complex families requiring intensive support
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- Engage, assess, plan and deliver structured case management interventions
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- Provide a mix of parenting support, advocacy and practical in-home assistance
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- Promote family healing through cultural connection and strengthened relationships
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- Support families to: n n
- Build resilience and respond to crisis
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- Create safe and protective home environments
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- Improve connection to community and support networks
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- Facilitate case conferences and therapeutic group work
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- Contribute to continuous service improvement and team capability development
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- Model practice excellence and mentor colleagues
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES nn
- Improved parenting skills to ensure child safety
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- Reduced impact of family issues on children
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- Increased school attendance and engagement
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- Strengthened culturally secure support networks
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ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA nn
- A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related discipline or 3-5 years of significant relevant experience in a child protection / family support setting.
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- Considerable experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote healing and family safety and wellbeing.
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- Understanding and knowledge of the issues and challenges experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander families and children in contact with the child protections system.
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- Demonstrated high level communication, facilitation and negotiation skills including written, oral and interpersonal skills.
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- Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and promote the reputation of the Wungening Moort program and work part of a team to deliver a quality service.
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- Ability to facilitate case conferences and therapeutic groups from an anti-oppressive framework that promotes empowerment and self-determination.
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- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and act decisively.
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- Demonstrable commitment to empowering and respecting children and young people.
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- Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect.
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS nn
- WA Working with Children Card
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- Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)
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- WA Drivers Licence
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- Department of Communities Screening (we'll help successful candidates to apply)
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Applications close: Wednesday 7th October 2026
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