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
Ongoing position
$88,000 - $98,000 annually
Access to Salary Packaging
12% Superannuation
Supportive work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
New Aboriginal led team based at BDAC working in partnership with the Loddon Care Hub in a multidisciplinary team
Job Description
About The Position
This is a great chance to be part of an Aboriginal-led team sitting within BDAC’s Family Journeys program/s, working in strong partnership with the Loddon Care Hub to support Aboriginal families, children, and young people living on Djaara country.
As a Key Practitioner, you’ll coordinate care teams and bring together different services to provide wraparound support. Your role is to make sure the cultural needs and protocols of families, children, and young people are at the heart of every care plan.
You will lead the assessment and coordination of family plans and act as the main point of contact for families, children, young people, and other service partners.
This role is about working respectfully with mob to keep families strong, support children’s safety and wellbeing, and help with reunification whenever possible.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the care team to support children, young people, and families.
Coordinate cases across the team.
Help create a positive learning environment for the team by joining meetings, training, and sharing ideas.
Work together with partners like Child Protection, Anglicare, and other local services to get the best outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families.
Keep up with your caseload, paperwork, and data as required by the program.
Support the Team Leader and Cultural Support Worker with day-to-day tasks.
Take a lead role in reviewing cases and helping develop learning through case studies.
Connect with other services and agencies to make sure our work fits well in the community and follows best practice.
Work with the Team Leader/Cultural Support Worker to find the right referrals into BDAC services when families need ongoing support.
Promote BDAC’s programs and services to other stakeholders and help with referral pathways.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Good knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) environment.
Clear understanding of the Children’s Youth and Families Act (2005).
Understanding of the local Aboriginal community and culture.
Strong commitment to cultural safety in all aspects of work.
Experience working directly with families and children in case work.
Good time management skills to meet deadlines and program goals.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, able to work well with others.
Knowledge of how the Child Protection system works.
Experience doing safety and wellbeing assessments for children and families.
Comfortable using computers and different software for reporting and records.
Skilled at using different ways to connect and engage with vulnerable children, young people, and families.
Education, Training and/or Competencies.
Preferred/ desired
A relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood, Community Services, or a similar field, either at degree or diploma level, with significant experience in the relevant area will be considered.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like the role for you then click on the link below and apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role by Friday 30th of January 2026.
Want to know more? Information Session being held on January 22nd at 5:30-6:30pm. (Expression of interest for the information session can be sent to sarah.gloury@bdac.com.au or 0455 317 543)
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.
