Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Family, Care and Early Years now has the following vacancy:
Pathway Practitioner (New Position)
Full-time, 38 hours a week
T his is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
About the Role
The Pathway Practitioner helps create a safe, respectful, and supportive living environment at Nayana Dana for young Aboriginal people. At risk of homelessness and/or ageing out of Out of Home Care, transition to independent living, by engaging and connecting to appropriate supports.
About You
To be successful for this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
- You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Diploma or experience in Youth Work or Community Services.
- Demonstrated ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with young people.
- Ability to build rapport and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with young people.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, community, and values.
- Ability to work with young people in a supportive, respectful, and culturally safe manner.
- Model positive behaviours, healthy routines, and independent living skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience in trauma-informed practice and culturally safe support.
- Experience mentoring or coaching young people.
What We Offer:
- Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
- Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Level 3 – pay point 3 to Level 4 – pay point 1 (based on qualifications and experience).
- Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day, annual CPI-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where applicable.
- Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
- Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
- Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
- Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.
You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.
If you experience any technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact our Human Resources Staff on (03) 5820 0000.
To apply, please submit the following:
- A cover letter that includes:
- Stating who your mob/clan is.
- Your previous experience and/or qualifications and
- Responses to the following three questions:
1. Previous life experience working with youth and maintaining a professional relationship throughout the pathway avenues?
2. Demonstrated skill in dealing and coordinating support services for young people to achieve sustainable employment and housing outcomes?
3. Demonstrated skills in working in a respectful and caring team environment?
Important: Please ensure your cover letter and your responses to the questions are combined into one document and attached in the Cover Letter section of the portal.
Applications close: Tuesday 22 nd of September 2026
This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.
