• New Position
• Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Justice & Community Services now have the following vacancy
• Yalka (Youth) Practitioner - New Position
• Full time - 38 hours per week

‘This position is an Identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position only in line with ‘special measures’ under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 Section 12 example 1.’

Role purpose

The Yalka Practitioner (YP) role is a 3-year early intervention and prevention strategy for young Aboriginal people 10-21 involved with the youth justice system (including those in the Dual Track System) and/or those at risk of entering the youth justice system. The YP will provide culturally safe and effective services including activities, that identifies a young person’s strengths, enhances connection to culture, builds resilience and self-esteem, and improves overall health and wellbeing. Using a “positive youth approach” the YP will support our Night Patrol Program and work in partnership with a range of service providers including but not limited to The Haven, Rumbalara Football and Netball Club (RFNC) and Academy Sport, Health & Education (ASHE). You will play an integral role in providing culturally specific supports through working in partnership with agencies to support individual clients, families and community. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to exploring individual client’s cultural connections and engagement in cultural activities through the preparation of an Aboriginal Cultural Support Plan (ACSP).

What you need to apply?

• Knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, including the local Aboriginal community, both society and culture and the issues impacting on community.
• Cultural knowledge and experience in delivering culturally sensitive activities, and appropriate information and activities
• Knowledge and awareness of the Youth Justice System.
• Applicants who are currently studying and/or have experience in a similar role are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Evidence of your Covid-19 Vaccination Status
• Current Working with Children’s Check and a satisfactory police check
• Driver’s license, without restriction

Benefits

• SCHADS Award Level 3-4, $67,268 - $77,577 Annually (depending on qualifications and/or experience)
• 10.5% Superannuation with choice of fund
• Salary Packaging is a benefit of $15,900 available for Part or Full Time Employees
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Potential for relocation allowance
• Christmas bonus day and NAIDOC day
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Where possible, flexible work arrangements

For further information, please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Yalka (Youth) Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs or visit https://rumbalara.org.au/careers/.