Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative (GEGAC) is a not-for-profit organisation based on Gunaikurnai Country in Bairnsdale, Victoria. GEGAC offers a comprehensive array of holistic, culturally appropriate services across the lifespan of community members – from early years to the elderly. These services are delivered through a wide range of programs, including but not limited to primary health and wellbeing, early years, family support services, alcohol and other drugs services, extended community care and elderly and community services.
These services are delivered through a number of Divisions including Children, Youth and Family Services Division (CYF), Primary Health and Wellbeing, and Culture Divisions.
The Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care Program (ACAC) – is a program which allows Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) to support the community in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in community. The GEGAC ACAC program is delivered in the Children, Youth and Families Division of GEGAC.
GEGAC is in the pre-authorisation phase of the Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care program (ACAC).
The ACAC program is the implementation of Section 18 of the Children Youth and Families Act 2005 (CYFA).
Section 18 allows the secretary of the Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing (DFFH) to authorise the CEO of an Aboriginal Agency to administer functions and powers in relation to selected Aboriginal Children on Child Protection Orders. This gives the decision making and the ability to work directly with these children and families to the Aboriginal Agency.
The ACAC program starts as a Pre-Authorisation or “as if” phase. This phase allows for the organisation to take on a small number of children and work with them, and their families “as if” the children were authorised to the Aboriginal Agency.
GEGAC is seeking applications from suitably experienced and qualified people to fill the following roles in the Extended Community Care Department, based in Bairnsdale, Victoria:
- Aboriginal Care for Aboriginal Children Team Leader
- Aboriginal Care for Aboriginal Children Case Practitioner
The ACAC Team Leader will work closely with the Program Manager to support the implementation and delivery of culturally centred practice, mentoring and professional development of staff, as well as legislation and policy administration. The ACAC Team Leader will oversee a team of 4 case practitioners, they will guide, support and empower the practitioner to provide a culturally sensitive service that is individualised and client centred.
The ACAC Practitioner will support the implementation of an operation of a new way of working within the child protection space. The ACAC Practitioner will be competent in expert case management; someone who is passionate about delivering a service that is safe, effective, culturally sensitive and committed to self determination.
Benefits
• Salary Packaging
• Do powerful work in one of the most beautiful places in Australia
• Work with a team that is caring, committed and supportive.
How to apply
Please email your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to HR@gegac.org.au
(A copy of the position descriptions and full details can be requested by emailing HR@gegac.org.au )
A valid Working with Children Check and Police Check is mandatory to work in this Organisation.
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