Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative – Family, Care and Early Years now has the following vacancy at our Mooroopna Office:

Program Manager - Family Services

Full - time, 38 hours per week – Ongoing

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

About the Role The Program Manager – Family Services leads the culturally safe, effective delivery of services for Aboriginalpeople and their families across the Strengthening Families and Restoring Families streams under Victoria’s new Children and Family Framework.

As a member of the management team, you will develop, implement and monitor the Family, Care and Early Years Services business plan, ensuring alignment with RAC’s Strategic Plan, policies and processes, relevant legislation, regulations, accreditation requirements and applicable Memoranda of Understanding.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, including staff recruitment, retention, supervision and performance management; monitor compliance, progress and performance; and report on program activities, outcomes, challenges and achievements. You will also lead practice, policy and procedure development, ensuring culturally safe decisions that support Aboriginal people’s best interests and self-determination.

About You

You’ll bring

Qualificationsand Registrations:

A Diploma in Community Services, Social Work, or a similar discipline.

Knowledge and skills:

- Knowledge of the local Aboriginal community and culture, the factors affecting Aboriginal people’s health and wellbeing, and RAC’s role within the community.




- Experience managing services in the Aboriginal child, youth and family sector, with an understanding of budgets, staffing, reporting, accreditation and program development.
- Leadership and supervision skills that support a healthy workplace, staff development and retention, and culturally safe outcomes for Aboriginal children, youth and families, consistent with RAC’s policies and frameworks.
- An understanding of child and youth development, intergenerational trauma, strengths-based and reflective practice, and conflict management and resolution.
- Sound child safety investigation and assessment skills, with the ability to guide staff in identifying and responding to safety concerns, maintain confidentiality and compliance, and make balanced decisions under pressure while managing competing priorities.
- Knowledge of the Aboriginal Child Placement Principles, the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005, the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Risk Management (MARAM) Framework, and Victoria’s Child Safe Standards.

For the full role requirements, please refer to the attached Position Description.

What We Offer

We value our employees and support their wellbeing,



professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits include

- Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Level 8 Pay Point 1, based on experience and qualifications.
- Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
- 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 Employee 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.

Pre-employment Requirements The successful applicant must complete mandatory pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check, and provide a current Victorian driver licence and Confirmation of Aboriginality. To apply, please submit the following:
- One combined document containing:
- Your cover letter, including a summary of your relevant experience and/or qualifications; and
- Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

- A current resume.

Important: Your cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria must be combined into one document and uploaded to the Cover Letter section of the Recruitment Portal. Applications close: Wednesday, 4 November 2026

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

📌 PROGRAM MANAGER FAMILY SERVICES (Mooroopna)
🏢 Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative
📍 Mooroopna