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 

• Full time
• Ongoing
• Pay rate is aligned with SCHADS 7
• Access to Salary Packaging
• 11% Superannuation
• Supportive work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Position

The Family Safety and Healing Program Manager is responsible for leading and delivering program/s aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait individuals and families at risk. This role involves developing and implementing culturally appropriate programs, managing dedicated team/s, and collaborating with community stakeholders to address family safety issues.

The Family Safety & Healing Program Manager will have oversight of the following programs:

• Victim/ survivor case management.
• Men’s programs and case management.
• Therapeutic Programs.
• The Orange Door, Aboriginal Response team (in partnership with Njernda Aboriginal Corporation).
• Flexible Support Packages

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director of Families, Healing and Response, and working with the Family Safety & Healing leadership & case management team, to deliver quality services to Community.
• Developing, co-ordinating and implementing BDAC family violence response services and overseeing all related program service delivery.
• Engaging with individuals and teams ensuring organisational accountabilities, standards, systems and professional development of team members are met with a strong focus on quality and risk.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships that support positive outcomes for services users and the broader Community.

About You

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Culture and a commitment to working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO).
• A relevant qualification in social work, psychology and/or a related field.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in the community services sector or a related area including client service delivery, groupwork with a strong knowledge and understanding of the family violence, homelessness and housing service system including related practice standards.
• Experience in supervising staff in direct services, particularly, experience in leading and influencing others to achieve positive outcomes in service delivery and collaborative work environments.
• Proven skills in leading the development of innovative and evidence informed practice and programs.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with excellent organisational skills, demonstrating professionalism in a high-pressure environment. Producing accurate and timely correspondence, presentations, submissions and reports.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and cooperatively within a team, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and commitment to continuous improvement and quality.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the role for you then click 'Apply Now' and apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role.

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 or contact our human resources team on (03) 5442 4947 or send an email through to [email protected] using the subject line: Program Manager - Family Safety & Healing - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs.