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

Aboriginal Family Violence Practitioner

Full-time, 38 hours a week

T his 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.

About the Role

The Aboriginal Family Violence Practitioner (Case Management) will be responsible for delivering intermediate and longer-term case management and support through an Aboriginal Family Violence Integrated response. Including, intake and assessment utilising the MARAM framework and RAC Aboriginal cultural assessment, to all incoming referrals.

This role will work closely with the Family Violence Team to support Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative to deliver high quality culturally safe and effective family violence responses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or their families seeking support and safety for Family Violence and where appropriate provide secondary consultations to internal and external stakeholders and proactively build cultural safety and competence.

Rumbalara is funded to provide these services, and funding is subject to the delivery of specified targets in performance measures.

About You

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

- You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Tertiary qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field, is preferred. However, applicants with significant experience in a similar role and/or currently studying are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture, and self-determination: Has a strong understanding of the local service delivery environment,



families and community including Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Family Violence. Has established experience and capability to deliver culturally secure and responsive practice as part of an Aboriginal family violence integrated service model. Has a strong understanding of the role of the law and legal system in the context of responding to family violence; has knowledge of practice and experience working with Aboriginal children, young people, adults and Elders in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency context.
- Works collaboratively to drive cultural change: Has a clear concept of the culture required to deliver effective, culturally safe and responsive services for Aboriginal people within an integrated practice context.
- Delivers innovative practices that enhance quality practice standards for Aboriginal people; and understands how to build and establish an effective practice culture.
Self-management: Invites feedback on own behaviour and impact; uses new knowledge or information about self to build a broader understanding of own behaviour and the impact it has on others; understands strong emotional reactions and seeks ways to more effectively manage them.

- What We Offer:

- Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
- Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Leve 4 (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.

To apply, please submit the following:

- A current resume.

- A cover letter that includes:

- Outlining who your mob/clan is.
- A summary of your relevant experience and/or qualifications and
- Responses to the following three questions:

- Can you describe your experience working with vulnerable individuals or families. How does this align with our service values and approach to family safety?

- Tell us about a complex case or situation you’ve managed where safety was a concern. What actions did you take, and what was the outcome?

- How do you work effectively with other professionals (e.g., police, health, or community services) to ensure the best outcomes for families?

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

If you experience any technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact our Human Resources Staff on (03) 5820 0000.

Applications close: Monday 9 th of November 2026

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

📌 ABORIGINAL FAMILY VIOLENCE PRACTITIONER (Shepparton)
🏢 Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative
📍 Shepparton