WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Healing Mind, Body & Spirit ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. *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.
* Boorloo Bidee Mia (BBM) provides a low-threshold and change accommodation option for people who have been sleeping rough. It provides 66 rooms, a range of common areas, and ongoing, responsive support available to all residents for the duration of their stay. A key focus of the service is to support Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness. Reporting directly to the BBM Case Manager Coordinator, the BBM Case Manager delivers intensive, end-to-end case management for allocation residents at BBM and Koort Boodja with complex and intersecting needs who do not have an allocated external Lead Worker or Case Manager. The role holds primary responsibility for comprehensive assessment, resident-led case planning, multidisciplinary coordination, risk and safety planning and advocacy and transition into safe, stable and sustainable long-term housing for its allocated caseload.

Key responsibilities
include:
- Deliver intensive assessment, resident-led planning, coordination and review for allocated residents without an external Lead Worker or Case Manager.
- Coordinate agreed case work, specialist referrals, advocacy and regular plan reviews.
- Work with Case Workers and the wider BBM team to connect daily support with resident goals.
- Keep housing pathways active and coordinate planned transitions, warm handovers and closure.
- Maintain timely SHIP records and required tenancy-related documentation. Essential Criteria (These should be addressed in your cover letter)
- Ability to work consistently with Wungening values, the Wungening Way and Aboriginal community-controlled service delivery.




- Knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, protocols and boundaries and demonstrated ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal people, families and communities, recognising diversity and cultural authority.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, adapting communication to individual needs.
- Qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as Community Services, Social Work, Welfare or Counselling, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of homelessness, trauma, social and emotional wellbeing, AOD and family violence and their implications for culturally safe, strengths-based support.
- Demonstrated experience delivering intensive case management to people with complex and intersecting needs, including comprehensive assessment, therapeutic engagement, safety planning, multidisciplinary coordination, advocacy and housing transition
- Ability to support people to understand accommodation rights and responsibilities and respond constructively to barriers affecting their stay.
- Ability to coordinate housing, health, mental health, AOD, disability, justice and income support responses, support access to services and maintain clear responsibilities with external providers.
- Sound written communication and record-management skills, including factual case notes, support plans and reporting.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, use professional judgement,



work independently and as part of a team, and seek guidance appropriately.
- Sound skills in Microsoft Office and client information systems, with a commitment to learning and ongoing professional development. Desirable:
- Aboriginality.
- Lived experience relevant to the service; people with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience in supported accommodation, homelessness services or an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
- Experience using Wungening’s 5 Domains, SHIP or Chintaro. Essential PreEmployment Requirements
- National Police Clearance
- WA Driver's Licence
- Reference Checks
- Qualification, Skilled Registration and Identity Check WORKING WITH WUNGENING – JOB BENEFITS AT A GLANCE In addition to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many perks of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:
- 37.5 Hour week
- 4 wellness days per year
- NAIDOC Day leave
- 3-day additional Christmas shutdown leave
- 4-week top-up maternity leave
- Excellent Salary Packaging options available
- Long Service after 6 years
- Mentoring and training opportunities
- Clear pathways for advancement Join us in creating a healthy, protected, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community Important notes for applicants Applications must include a covering letter addressing the essential criteria and a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience. Applications close Friday 6th November 2026 All enquiries should be directed to Victoria Smith, Program Manager Boorloo Bidee Mia on [(phone hidden)](tel:(phone hidden)) *Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.
* *We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date*.

📌 Coordinator Case Management (Perth)
🏢 Wungening Aboriginal
📍 Perth