Practice Lead – mutjang bupuwingarrak mukman (Identified)
12/01/2026
26/01/2026
Ongoing
Prouses Rd
Community Services & Social Work
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
$100,000 - $110,000 annually
Access to Salary Packaging
12% Superannuation
Supportive work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Job Description
About the Position
BDAC’s Aboriginal Children Aboriginal Care Programs; Mutjang bupuwingarrak mukman (a Dja Dja Wurrung name meaning “keeping our kids safe”) and Wartaka (“come with purpose) are responsible for administering the Children’s Youth and Families Act 2005 for children authroised to BDAC under section 18. This new approach will aim to deliver culturally informed investigations of child protection reports and offer culturally appropriate support for families, with the aim of strengthening Aboriginal families and reducing the over-representation of Aboriginal children in child protection and in care. The Practice Leader is an instrumental role within the programs and will be responsible for practice development, proving expert advice and consultation in relation to work with Aboriginal families, risk assessment and cultural planning. This position will at times require after hours work and will take part in a rostered on-call service.
Key Responsibilities
Integrate the Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care approach to working with Aboriginal children and their families.
Provide expert consultation on practice…
Provide expert case management to selected children and young people authorised to BDAC under section 18 of the CYFA 2005.
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of documentation, present information and make recommendations to the Children’s Court of Victoria and other relevant courts and tribunal processes on decisions and actions in the best interests of the child.
Assist in the development of policies and procedures.
Assist in the maintenance of operational level of program development and service delivery.
Represent BDAC at varying forums, promoting the work of Mutjang bupuwingarrak mukman and Wartaka programs.
Lead the Cultural planning for children and young people authorised to BDAC under section 18 of the CYFA 2005.
Deliver expert supervision and leadership to staff and students working from a strengths and solution focused approach.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Ability to embed BDAC’s practice approach to working within the child protection system.
Expert knowledge of practice approaches to working with people who have experienced trauma.
Ability to role model and provide leadership in solution focused and strength based practice.
Highly developed skills and ability to provide consultation on risk assessment and safety planning.
Expert knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and the Child Wellbeing Act 2005 particularly relating to Aboriginal children and families.
Demonstrated self-care and resilience to supporting a team working with children and families who have experienced trauma.
Ability to prepare and oversee the preparation of high-quality documentation for a range of audiences.
Deliver expert case management and decision making.
Expert knowledge and ability to lead Culturally planning across the program.
Knowledge of information sharing schemes and current developments in the sector.
Ability to work after hour and on call (when required).
Education, Training and/or Competencies.
Mandatory
A recognised Social Work degree or a recognised Diploma of Community Services Work, or similar qualification which is studied over a minimum of two academic years of full-time study (or part time equivalent) and includes:
(a)a primary focus on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics and/or impacts of trauma.
(b) supervised fieldwork placements (ideally completed within the child and family welfare sector) and at least one unit of study in case management, case work practice or counselling.
Preferred/ desired
Previous experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members or in an Aboriginal organisation (preferred)
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 Monday 26th of January 2026.
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.
