Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Family, Care and Early Years now has the following vacancy:
Specialist Disability Practitioner
Full-time, 38 hours a week – Fixed Term to 30/06/2028
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 Specialist Disability Practitioner plays a critical role within the Family Services system, strengthening disability-informed practice and improving outcomes for children, young people, and families affected by disability. The position supports the objectives of contemporary Family Services reforms by promoting early intervention, integrated service responses, child-centred practice, and improved access to disability supports across the service system.
The role is responsible for building disability capability within Family Services, ensuring children, young people, parents, carers, and families can effectively access and engage with appropriate disability supports, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Specialist Disability Practitioner works collaboratively with families, Family Services Practitioners, Child Protection, education, health, and community services to reduce barriers to participation and improve wellbeing and developmental outcomes.
About You
To be successful for this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
- You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- A minimum Diploma qualifications or relevant experience in Disability, Community Services, or equivalent.
- A sound knowledge of the needs of Aboriginal community and families including carers needs to link them into the relevant support services.
- A demonstrated skill to communicate and advocate on behalf of children, young people and parents/carers.
- Demonstrated experience working with children, young people, families and carers in community-based services using child-centred, family-led and strengths-based approaches.
- Sound understanding of disability, its impact on family wellbeing, and the barriers families may experience in accessing services, supports and community participation.
- Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including access, planning, implementation and review processes.
- Experience, or the ability to effectively engage and collaborate, with NDIS-funded providers, Local Area Coordinators (LACs), Support Coordinators, allied health professionals and advocacy services.
- Understanding of the Family Services sector and contemporary reform approaches, including early intervention, integrated service delivery and child and family wellbeing principles.
- Demonstrated commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice, including an understanding of the unique experiences and strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
- Highly developed communication, consultation, negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across service systems and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to provide specialist advice, secondary consultation and capacity-building support to practitioners to strengthen disability-informed practice and improve outcomes for children and families.
- Demonstrated initiative, sound judgement and strong organisational skills, with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively in complex service environments.
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 1 to pay point 4 (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.
Addressing the Key Selection Criteria (outlined in the Position Description).
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Important: Please ensure your cover letter and Key Selection Criteria responses are combined into one document and attached in the Cover Letter section of the portal.
Applications close: Wednesday 26 th of August 2026
This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.
