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
12 months fixed term
$90,000 - $100,000 annually
Access to Salary Packaging
12% Superannuation
Supportive work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Job Description
About the Position
Merrijig Mooroopook, meaning “Healthy Spirits” in Djaara language, is a culturally grounded, therapeutic initiative designed to engage men who use family violence in a respectful and healing way whilst operating under the Men’s Behaviour Change Framework.
Reporting to the Therapeutic Team Leader, the Men’s Practitioner works alongside men who use family violence providing specialist support, holistic case management and facilitation of our Merrijig Mooroopook group work.
Key Responsibilties
Facilitate group work focused on Men’s Behavioural Change with cultural elements to participants within the Merrijig Mooroopook program
Conduct intake interviews and assess participants eligibility for the Merrijig Mooroopook program
Provide high level case management to participants engaged in the Merrijig Mooroopook Program
Work with families to ensure that their cultural needs are identified early and embedded into practice
Work alongside of Specialist Family Violence Practitioners and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive risk assessment and case planning for families experiencing family violence
Support men who use violence to meet their self-identified goals mitigating risk
Facilitate Men’s camps
Assist in planning for Merrijig Mooroopook and Men’s Camps including engaging Elders and respected Community members
Provide expert secondary consultation to internal BDAC staff who are working alongside of Community affected by family violence
Attendance at Bendigo Courts, specifically on Koori Magistrates Court and Koori County Court sitting days;
To provide support and assistance to Community members throughout their court proceedings
Represent the program and facilitate referral pathways, to ensure individuals are connected with appropriate services and support
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Selection Criteria
Understanding of the ACCHO environment
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to address a range of complex and diverse needs, including the importance of culture and Community connection
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the complexities of family violence and the impacts on families and children
Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and prioritise risks and needs of Community members in a whole of family approach
Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff, and other stakeholders, as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.
Demonstrated de-escalation and conflict-resolution skills
Demonstrated case management and case work experience with a willingness to undergo training for group facilitation work
Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and/or targets
Strong computer skills, ability to use a range of software and IT based reporting systems
Demonstrated experience referring to and collaborating with local service networks
Education, Training and/or Competencies.
Mandatory
Recognised Social Work degree or a similar welfare or behavioural related degree which includes: a) a primary focus on child development, human behaviour, familydynamics and/orimpacts of trauma; and preferably, b) practical component such as counselling or case work practiceor a willingness to work toward the qualification in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy.
Preferred/ desired
Previous experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members or in an Aboriginal organisation (preferred)
Professional comprehensive training in MARAM Adults Using Family Violence will be highly regarded
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 Sunday 8th of March 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.
