Organisation : Djirra
Location : Melbourne (Abbotsford)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Community Services, Mental / Health Counseling, Social & Support Work
Sector : Community Support Services, Domestic / Family Violence, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $85,126 AUD - $85,126.08 AUD (Annum)
About the organisation
Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with over 20 years’ experience accompanying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and their children, on their individual journeys. We find solutions through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women sharing their stories, journeys, and experiences. Djirra celebrates women’s strength and resilience. We are committed to a future without family violence.
We deliver holistic, culturally safe, specialist family violence support, legal services and case management, alongside cultural and wellbeing workshops and programs. Our services have state-wide reach, touching every part of Victoria to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do. Djirra amplifies the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
We advocate for system-wide change to improve access to justice, eliminate systemic violence, and strengthen women’s resilience. We are an active member of the National Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services Forum, the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing or at risk of family violence.
About the role
- Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 4, Pay Point 1 $85,126.08 pa
- Full time, fixed term – 12 month contract
- Join a passionate and dedicated team as a Koori Women’s Place (KWP) Support Worker based in Abbotsford and play a key role in creating a culturally safe space for Aboriginal women to connect, engage in empowering programs, and build supportive relationships.
About the Role
This position will contribute to the provision and delivery of a culturally appropriate support service which assists Aboriginal women experiencing or at risk of family violence.
You will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to identify their needs, provide immediate and short-term responses and information and support to be referred to Djirra services (e.g. such as material aid, case management, legal services and counselling), as well as referrals to external agencies. Where there are immediate family violence safety concerns, you will apply your understanding of cultural and personal safety, to identify risk, support warm referrals for a family violence risk assessment and develop immediate safety plans, with the support of others in the Community Engagement team.
Your role as a Support Worker will support the KWP Coordinator to build a culturally appropriate and safe environment for Aboriginal women to gather and to attend events, activities and programs aimed at empowering women with knowledge, friendship and support.
You will coordinate and assist with the delivery of the KWP’s annual program of activities, both online and face to face ensuring that the activities run smoothly and connect with the cultural, social and personal interests of Aboriginal women.
You will be right for this job if you are an energetic person who enjoys group work and demonstrates warmth, humour and flexibility.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Essential
- Experience working in Aboriginal organisations and the community in roles requiring knowledge and intuitive skills to support Aboriginal women.
- A Victorian Employees Working With Children’s Check card or willing to obtain one
- Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra’s expense
- A current driver’s licence is essential. Some out-of-hours travel, regular regional travel and/or overnights may be required.
Benefits
- Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
- Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
- Collaborative and inclusive team
- Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
- Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
- Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff
Role Type
On-site • Contract • Full-time • Entry Level
Pay Rate
85126 AUD – 85126.08 AUD (Annum)
How to apply
To apply, please click the 'apply' button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.
A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website 'Join our Team' page. Please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at hrinfo@djirra.org.au for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Please quote in application: Koori Women's Place (KWP) Support Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #DomesticFamily_Violence, #Indigenous
