Career Opportunities

Practice and Development Leader

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

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About Us

Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) are the lead specialists in Aboriginal specific family violence services across the Eastern Metropolitan Region. The organisation has developed an excellent record of providing high quality family violence and trauma informed intensive case management, integrated family service responses and evidence based therapeutic programs to individuals and groups for a whole family approach.

The Practice and Development Leader is responsible for guiding, supporting and overseeing the quality of practice in both the Programs Team and Education and Training Team. The position requires oversight across the delivery of quality cultural healing programs, therapeutic programs and both accredited and non-accredited training courses.

The Practice and Development Leader will work collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer to build and develop a skilled workforce, develop and strengthen practice, provide high quality effective service delivery and support other practitioners in the development of programs and case plans, bringing about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of Aboriginal children, young people and their families.

The position will have supervisory responsibility over practitioners, commensurate with their other duties and will drive practice excellence throughout the organisation, offering guidance on these matters within the organisation.

The Practice and Development Manager will also be managing partnerships with key stakeholders and external organisations to ensure a collaborative approach to program and training delivery.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

  1. A recognised tertiary degree or post graduate behavioural related degree and/or a minimum of 5 years family violence sector experience which includes:
    • A primary focus on family violence, child development, human behaviour, family dynamics and/or impacts of trauma.
    • Demonstrated practice experience in working with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Community.
    • Hold a current Training and Assessor qualification or a willingness to obtain one.
  2. A well-developed understanding of the legislative, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families, and Communities impacted by family violence and is able to apply these skills in practice and decision-making. Significant experience in the family violence sector (5-7 years).
  3. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in people management and the ability to influence others, build strong teams, collaborate and develop partnerships.
  4. An understanding of the risk to children and the impacts on a child’s development.
  5. Proficiency in writing reports, monthly data compliance feedback and acquittal reporting.
  6. A Proven ability to maintain a high level of professionalism pertaining to the privacy and confidentiality of clients, students, staff and BWAHS sensitive information.
  7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders, staff, clients and maintain mandatory reporting requirements.
  8. Ability to participate and represent BWAHS at various meetings and committees as required.
  9. Demonstrated facilitation and training skills.

Application Process

  • Applications close 24 November 2023
  • All applicants must include a resume and with a cover letter addressing all the key selection criteria for the position.

Please contact Georgia Hooper at georgia.h@bwahs.com.au for further information or a copy of the position description.

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Integrated Family Services Practitioner – Parental Leave Position

12 Month Parental Leave Position

About Us

Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) are the lead specialists in Aboriginal specific family violence services across the Eastern Metropolitan Region. The organisation has developed an excellent record of providing high quality family violence and trauma informed intensive case management, integrated family service responses and evidence based therapeutic programs to individuals and groups for a whole family approach.

The role of the Integrated Family Services (IFS) Practitioner is to promote healthy family functioning, including safety from violence, overall safety, stability, well-being and the enhancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families. Working collaboratively with Aboriginal families and Communities to build child, family and community capacity, and resilience through effective case management. Assessments and planning are undertaken using the Best Interests Framework and the Family Violence Risk Assessment Framework.

A key focus of the role is to work in collaboration with other BWAHS programs, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO’s) and in partnership with other support services to ensure comprehensive integrated service delivery. This is primarily an outreach role delivered to children, young people and families in their home and may involve working from multiple worksites and defiantly requires a driver’s licence.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. An understanding of contemporary Aboriginal culture and the history of intergenerational trauma.

2. Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated relevant work experience.

3. Experience in working in the Child & Family Services sector or related area including parenting support, analysis of the child’s safety and well-being and overall family functioning.

4. Experience in providing Case Management or Case Coordination to Aboriginal families, children or young people.

5. Experience in working in the family violence sector or related areas.

6. Ability to engage families of varying ages, stages and family types who have multiple and complex needs.

7. Knowledge of services in the Eastern Metropolitan Region and/or a willingness to learn.

8. Understanding of State and Regional Aboriginal Family violence strategies and frameworks.

9. Intermediate computer skills including Outlook, Word and Excel,  and experience and sound knowledge of data reporting using the application IRIS is desired.

10. Ability to work independently or as a part of a small team.

11. Willingness to embrace opportunities for professional development where appropriate.

Application Process

  • Applications close 24 November 2023
  • All applicants must include a resume and with a cover letter addressing all the key selection criteria for the position.

Please contact Georgia Hooper at georgia.h@bwahs.com.au for further information or a copy of the position description.

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Men’s Counsellor

The Men’s counsellor position is a specialist position designed to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men who have been impacted by family violence. This position will provide a range of individual therapeutic responses to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to promote their healing and recovery from the effects of their experience of family violence and other trauma experiences.

The Men’s Counsellor will provide brief interventions and case support responses to assist clients to attend groups and counselling programs. They will use an Aboriginal family violence lens to deliver individual trauma-informed assessment and therapies to Aboriginal men, children and their families who are impacted and/or have experienced family violence, and to support people who use violence.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

  • An understanding of contemporary Aboriginal culture and the history of inter-generational trauma.
  • A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, family therapy, art therapy or a related discipline along with demonstrated experience.
  • Theoretical understanding of the issues underpinning family violence, and therapeutic interventions in an Aboriginal cultural context.
  • Experience in provision of trauma informed, culturally safe, therapeutic approaches to support safety and healing from family violence to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families, children or young people.
  • Ability to engage men and their families of varying ages, stages and compositions, who have multiple and complex needs.
  • Knowledge of services in the Eastern Metropolitan Region and/or a willingness to learn.
  • Understanding of State and Regional Aboriginal family violence strategies and frameworks.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with volunteers, including carers, DHHS, support agencies and the Community.
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a small team.
  • Willingness to embrace opportunities for professional development where appropriate.

Application Process

  • Applications close 8 December 2023
  • All applicants must include a resume and with a cover letter addressing all the key selection criteria for the position.

Please contact Georgia Hooper at georgia.h@bwahs.com.au for further information or a copy of the position description.

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Administration and Finance Officer

About the Role

This role requires the applicant to work 22.8 hours per week with flexibility around your weekly schedule..

The Administration and Finance Officer will be responsible for managing a diverse range of administrative tasks and will support the Family Violence Services team to manage and distribute brokerage funds across programs, providing additional financial support to vulnerable clients who are experiencing financial hardship resulting from family violence.

The employee will be expected to perform other duties outside of those set in the position description as directed from time to time which are within the employee’s skill set, qualification base, experience and competence level to meet the organisation’s operational needs.

SCHADS Level 3 salary + super + salary packaging up to $15,900 to increase your take-home pay.

Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated cultural understanding and ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
  2. Demonstrated experience in financial administration, business   administration or finance roles.
  3. Ability to implement and maintain best practice administrative and financial systems efficiently and effectively.
  4. Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive information discreetly.
  5. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and a proven track record of reaching targets and meeting deadlines.
  6. Demonstrated capacity in exercising responsibility across various functions within the administration team.
  7. Experience in records management, spreadsheet and database management and proficiency across the Microsoft Office applications.
  8. A qualification in business/finance administration or information and data visualisation will be highly regarded.

Application Process

  • Applications close 10 December 2023
  • All applicants must include a resume and with a cover letter addressing all the key selection criteria for the position.

Please contact Georgia Hooper at georgia.h@bwahs.com.au for further information or a copy of the position description.

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Healing and Behaviour Change Worker

The Healing and Behaviour Change (HBC) Worker will work within the Practice and Development Team and the broader Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) Team, to develop and implement behaviour change interventions for Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander men and women who are using violence.

A key activity for this position will be to provide support and coaching to build the capacity of the broader BWAHS team to deliver behaviour change options. This will include an understanding of the importance evaluation of activities poses and ensuring accurate data collection in order to build a platform from which BWAHS can explore future funding opportunities.

This position will collaborate with key stakeholders to build on existing behaviour change networks with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interventions that are trauma informed and align with BWAHS’ cultural protocols. This role will maintain networks with other Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and Family Violence Agencies to faciliate the healing journey for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women in the Eastern Metropolitan Region.

The HBC Worker will consult with BWAHS staff and make referrals to appropriate services where required, to ensure safety and meet the diverse needs of Community members.

This position has a flexible work arrangement to deliver programs, as programs may be delivered outside of standard operating hours.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Relevant teritary qualifications, demonstrated relevant work experience in behavour change.
  • An understanding of contemporary Aboriginal culture and the history of intergenerational trauma, particularly as it relates to the role of men in the family unit.
  • Experience in working within the family violence sector or related area.
  • Understanding of the the issues underpinning family violence, particularly as it relates to the cultural context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who use violence.
  • Experience in providing case management or case coordination for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families and individuals.
  • Ability to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families of varying ages, backgrounds, who have multiple and complex needs including using violence.
  • An understanding of State and Regional Aboriginal family violence strategies and frameworks.
  • Basic computer skills including: Outlook and Word, with experience using (or a willingness to learn) data reporting applications would be looked upon favourably.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to embrace opportunities for professional development where appropriate.

Application Process

  • Applications closes 10 December 2023
  • All applicants must include a resume and with a cover letter addressing all the key selection criteria for the position.

Please contact Georgia Hooper at georgia.h@bwahs.com.au for further information or a copy of the position description.