Please note: 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.
About BDAC
BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).
BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.
BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.
What We Are Offering
Full time
Fixed term 12 months
SCHADS 4 - $44.58 per hour
Access to Salary Packaging
11.5% Superannuation
Supportive work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Job Description
About the Position
The wukangu manya team supports a broad range of services at BDAC including; Initial Assessment and Planning (IAP Intake), Aboriginal Private Rental Assistance Program (APRAP), Aboriginal Tenancies at Risk (ATAR), the Children’s Resource Worker, and the Local Justice Worker Program (LJWP).
The successful applicant will join the wukangu manya Team as a Local Justice Worker.
The LJWP aims to support Aboriginal people in various aspects of the justice system including supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to successfully complete Community Corrections Orders (CCOs), supporting individuals with outstanding fines and warrants to meet their obligations, and providing community education about justice systems, processes, and obligations.
Assist in the participation and implementation of the Yawal Mugadjina Cultural Journey Plan.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct support to community members for their legal and social needs, including court cases, community-based orders, warrants, and fines. This may involve attending court to provide outreach assistance.
Work with Community Correction Services to ensure Aboriginal clients are aware of and referred to the program whilst providing community education about the justice system, procedures, and obligations.
Support Community Corrections participants, track their progress, and report to the Department of Justice. Work closely with local Corrections Officers, Sheriffs and Police.
Support participants by offering a “wrap-around” service that will address their health and social wellbeing needs. This will include accessing and referral to relevant BDAC and external services and the local Aboriginal community.
Engage with clients and provide direct support to individuals and their families as required.
Increase the likelihood that Aboriginal people sentenced to Community Correction Orders (CCOs) successfully complete their orders.
Plan and promote community Justice events related events.
Keep accurate and up to date client records in line with Department of Justice and BDAC policies. This includes completing data reporting tasks as required by your manager and Justice Victoria
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and the ACCHO environment.
An understanding of the needs of Aboriginal Community members, a commitment to culturally safe and respectful practice with clients and co-workers.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Aboriginal and mainstream service system and resources available to support Aboriginal people in contact with the justice system.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively and efficiently plan and organise workload.
Experience managing and responding to crisis situations; and working within stressful situations.
Ability to maintain and develops stakeholder relationship with clients and justice stakeholders to establish goals and outcomes.
The ability to work as part of a team and a strong commitment to collaborative working relationships.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with data and record collection.
Preferred/Desired
Case management experience and/or a degree/tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or other related area is highly desirable.
Previous experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members or in an Aboriginal organisation
How to Apply
If this role sounds like the role for you then click on the link below and apply by attaching your resume, cover letter detailing how you suit the role and a document addressing theKey Selection Criteria by Sunday 21st of September 2025.
Mandatory Requirements
Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.
For more information about this position please see the Position Description which can be accessed via our website www.bdac.com.au or contact our human resources team on (03) 5442 4947 or send an email through to recruitment@bdac.com.au
Please note: 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.
