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
Fixed term 12 months
Pay aligned with SCHADS Grade 6
Access to Salary Packaging
12% Superannuation
Supportive work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Job Description
About the Position
The Practice Leader Youth Safety is an instrumental role within BDAC's Aboriginal Children Aboriginal Care Programs (Mutjang bupuwingarrak mukman and Wartaka) responsible for administering the Children's Youth and Families Act 2005 for children authorized to BDAC under section 18. This role supports case managers within ACAC to drive disruption, conversations around safety, safety planning and improve collaboration with key stakeholders for youth engagement. The position supports the protection of children and young people from sexual exploitation and provides expert advice and leadership within a culturally informed approach to strengthen Aboriginal families and reduce over-representation of Aboriginal children in child protection and care.
Key Responsibilities
Integrate the Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care approach to working with Aboriginal children and their families.
Provide expert consultation on sexual exploitation practice advice.
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.
Expert in delivering case management interventions, systems development and relationship building to bring about change to ensure safety, stability and development of children and young people.
Work closely with Victoria police to identity children and young people at risk of sexual exploitation.
Support the drive of ACAC’s youth safety circle and the actions arising from these circles.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
Ability to embed BDAC's practice approach to working within the child protection system
Understanding of sexual exploitation and the pull and push factors for children and young people
Expert understanding of the legislation, policy and practice required for sexual exploitation and how to apply these skills in practice
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 Cultural planning across the program
Knowledge of information sharing schemes and current developments in the sector
Ability to work after hours and on call (when required)
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) with primary focus on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics and/or impacts of trauma, including supervised fieldwork placements and at least one unit of study in case management, case work practice or counselling
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
