If you are passionate about
working in an innovative space that will support the implementation of and
operation of a new way of working within the child protection space this role
may be for you.
GEGAC are implementing the
Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care Program (ACAC) and require an individual
who is competent in expert case management; someone who is passionate about
delivering a service that is safe, effective, culturally sensitive and
committed to self-determination.
Organisational
Profile
GEGAC is
an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria.
Consisting of about 200 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that
delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services,
Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC
advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by
prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing,
with culture at the heart of everything we do.
Position
Purpose
The
Wangun Lidj Case Practitioner is responsible for delivering culturally strong,
child-centred case management to Aboriginal children and young people involved
in the Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care (ACAC) program.
Operating
within the pre-authorisation (“as if”) phase under Section 18 of the Children,
Youth and Families Act 2005, the role supports the transition of statutory
decision-making to Aboriginal community control.
The
practitioner is responsible for planning, implementing and reviewing casework,
making informed decisions, and contributing to improved safety, permanency and
cultural outcomes for children.
The role
actively embeds Aboriginal cultural authority, kinship systems and connection
to Country in all aspects of practice.
Key
Selection Criteria
·Demonstrate an understanding of and
commitment to Aboriginal Culture with the ability to liaise with and support
the local community.
·Ability to engage with Aboriginal
children and families to promote safety and culture.
·Understanding of childhood development,
when assessing safety and wellbeing.
·Experience with case planning, ability
to engage families in setting goals and tasks to address concerns.
·Highly developed skills and commitment
to supervision and performance management.
·Demonstrated capacity to work
autonomously to develop, implement & manage effective case plans for
multiple children or young people simultaneously.
·Demonstrated understanding of trauma
& its impact on the development & behaviour of children.
·Understanding of the complex care needs
of children & young people living in Out of Home Care.
·Expert knowledge and ability
administer, the Children Youth and Families Act 2005 and the Child Wellbeing
Act 2005 particularly relating to Aboriginal children and families.
·Experience or willingness to undertake
court work needed to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing.
·Ability to prepare high-quality
reports, maintain accurate records & use computer-based technologies for
administrative practices.
·Ability to adapt rapidly to changing
circumstances & organisational requirements.
Qualifications and Registrations
Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
·Valid Victorian driver’s licence ESSENTIAL
·Strong understanding of Child, Youth
and Families Act 2015 and the Best Interest Principles Framework ESSENTIAL
·A satisfactory Working with Children
Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
·A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander
background DESIRABLE
·Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC
requirements ESSENTIAL
·A recognised Diploma of Community Services work
or similar qualification which is studied over a minimum of 2 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) and 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.
OR
A recognised Social Work degree or
a similar welfare or behavioural related degree which includes a primary focus
on child development, human behaviour, family dynamics and/or impacts of
trauma; and preferably a practical component such as counselling or case work
practices. ESSENTIAL
If you do not have these qualifications but strongly believe
you have the ability to fulfil this role please contact us.
How to apply for this job
A copy of the position description can be obtained
by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://gegac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-05-Wangun-Lidj-Case-Practitioner-PD-Level-4.pdf
A copy of the position description can also be
obtained by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.
Applicants must address the key selection criteria
for shortlisting.
Any applications that have not addressed the key
selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to
HR@gegac.org.au.
This position will remain open until
filled. Applications may close at any time without notice. To avoid
disappointment or missing out, prospective applicants are strongly encouraged
to apply without delay.”
A valid Working with Children Check and Police
check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
“this advertisement is pursuant to the
‘special measures’ provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975
(Cth)”.
