Loddon Care Hub - Team Leader/Cultural Support Worker (Identified)
01/01/2026
30/01/2026
Ongoing
Queen St
Community Services & Social Work
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
$100,000 - $110,000 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
The Team Leader / Cultural Support Worker will be part of a new Aboriginal-led team sitting within the Family Journeys Team at BDAC, working in partnership with the Loddon Care Hub. The Hub is led by Anglicare Victoria, in collaboration with BDAC and other local services across Djaara country. The aim of the Hub is to support children and young people to return home safely or remain in stable care placements.
This role focuses on supporting Aboriginal children and young people to stay connected to their family, culture, and community. You will work closely with children, families, carers, and support services to identify each child’s cultural needs and strengths. You will help develop and support Cultural Support Plans, making sure culture is central to all care and planning decisions.
As Team Leader, you’ll also guide and support other team members, helping to build a culturally safe and strong team environment within BDAC. You’ll work closely with Elders, families, and partner services to make sure each child and young person is supported to heal, thrive, and stay connected to who they are and where they come from.
This role is an opportunity to lead culturally strong and community-driven support for Aboriginal children in care, ensuring their voices and identities are respected and upheld at every step
Key Responsibilities
Recruit, manage, and support staff within BDAC’s Loddon Care Hub team, making sure the team is strong, culturally safe, and working well together.
Be the cultural voice in the Care Hub, guiding staff, partner agencies, and services to work in culturally respectful and appropriate ways with Aboriginal children, young people, and families.
Help with managing & allocating referrals, reviewing new cases, and making sure all processes are followed properly.
Build strong, respectful working relationships with Child Protection, placement services, and all Care Hub partners to support good outcomes for children and families.
Work alongside Anglicare Victoria leadership to improve how services are delivered and help shape how the Care Hub works
Stay connected with all Care Hub partners and local organisations, building good working relationships that support collaboration.
Work directly with children and families to strengthen cultural identity and connection to Country, Community, and culture.
Identify each child or young person’s cultural needs and strengths and contribute to planning that supports their wellbeing.
Help staff and carers understand and follow each child’s Cultural Support Plan, making sure culture stays central in all care decisions.
Regularly share what’s working and what’s not with BDAC leadership, and advocate for better ways of working that support cultural safety.
Let other services know about BDAC’s programs and how they can support families, including how to refer into them.
Work with Anglicare’s Team Leader to track spending and use of flexible funds to support families and young people.
Provide monthly one-on-one supervision to your team members to support their professional growth and wellbeing.
Collect data and report on how the team is doing, how clients are going, and what’s being achieved.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. This is an Aboriginal-identified role within an Aboriginal-led team at BDAC.
Strong knowledge and connection to the local Aboriginal Community, including understanding of the cultural needs, strengths and challenges of Aboriginal children, young people, and families.
Experience in leading or supervising staff in a community, health or care-based setting, with the ability to support a culturally safe and positive team culture.
Experience working with Aboriginal children and families, especially in areas such as out-of-home care, family services, or child protection.
Understanding of the importance of culture, identity, and connection to Country in supporting the wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with families, Elders, staff, and partner organisations.
Experience working with external stakeholders and services, including government departments and community organisations.
Knowledge and understanding of BDAC’s programs and services and how they support the local Aboriginal community.
Understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, especially how it relates to Aboriginal children and young people in care.
Experience in writing reports, case notes and collecting data, and using this information to support good outcomes.
Confident in using computers and IT systems, including Microsoft Office, email, and client databases.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
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.
