ABOUT US

Momentum Collective is a registered charity and not-for-profit community services organisation creating real social change and inclusive opportunities. We have a proud 40 year track record operating in a suite of programs in disability, mental health, homelessness, social and affordable housing, family & domestic violence, child family and community services.

We believe in a shared or collective responsibility to help close these gaps and are looking for can do, positive people, to join our community movement.

Due to internal promotion we are looking for an experienced and dedicated Aboriginal Case Manager to join our team at Momentum Collective. As the Aboriginal Case Manager for Homelessness Services, you will play a vital role in supporting and advocating for individuals within the community who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. This posiiton can be based in Tweed Heads or Ballina.

• Provide culturally appropriate case management and support services to First Nations people and their and families experiencing homelessness.
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with clients to understand their needs and goals, and provide tailored support to help them achieve stability.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, external service providers, and community organisations to facilitate access to housing, healthcare, employment opportunities, and other essential resources.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive fair and equitable treatment when accessing services and support.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' needs and develop individualised care plans with achievable goals that empower clients towards self-sufficiency.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes, reports, and client records in accordance with organisational guidelines.

This is a full time fixed term role to 30th June 2026 with the possibility of on-going work.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• In-house training and career development to support your future goals
• Our Employee Assistance Program includes free counselling, well-being coaching, nutrition coaching and financial coaching
• Access to Fitness Passport Membership giving you and your family unparalleled access to ​845​+ gyms & pools
• Our BRAVO rewards and recognition program celebrates your contribution
• Salary packaging options to increase take home pay and access to discounts and rewards

ABOUT YOU

Essential Criteria

• This position is an identified Aboriginal position and therefore Aboriginality is a requirement of the job as well as cultural association with one or more of the local Aboriginal communities.
• Cert IV Community Service and or other relevant qualification and or case work experience in an associated field.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Satisfactory Criminal record check.
• Current Working with Children Check (NSW).
• Evidence of full COVID19 vaccination.
• Understanding and experience of working with Aboriginal people and their communities.
• Demonstrated experience in case planning and coordination of people with complex support needs.
• Understanding of, and demonstrated ability to work with Human Service Agencies.
• Demonstrated experience and or understanding of Trauma Informed Care.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in the areas of negotiation, facilitation, mediation and problem solving.
• Intermediate computer literacy skills including Microsoft office suite and databases.

Momentum Collective is committed to creating social change and inclusive opportunities for everyone. We promote diversity when recruiting our team and are guided by our core values of trust and respect, wellbeing, innovation, working well together and being gracious.

We respect the special place our nation’s first people hold in our communities and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, LGBTIQ+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and of mature age.

Momentum Collective acknowledges its responsibility to uphold and promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and to respect and listen to the opinions of the children and
young people in our care

Interested in this position?

To Apply, please click Apply Now to upload your resume and cover letter or call Katie on 0499 757 834.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respects to their elders past and present.