Two positions, based in Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale, Vic.
Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Local Justice Worker provides culturally safe justice support, advocacy, outreach, and early intervention responses for Aboriginal individuals and families who are at risk of, currently in contact with, or impacted by involvement with the justice system.
The role supports Aboriginal individuals and families through:
- Justice system navigation
- Advocacy and referrals
- Court and corrections support
- Community Corrections engagement
- Fines and warrants assistance
- Post-release support
- Diversion and prevention responses
- Community outreach and engagement
- Culturally safe referral pathways
The role operates within the Integrated Justice, Healing and Family Support Model and works collaboratively alongside the Family Justice Support Worker – Wurk Wanik and broader YWAHS service systems to support culturally safe, community-led, and prevention-focused outcomes. The role promotes Aboriginal self determination, cultural safety, and strengths-based approaches to justice support and community wellbeing.
BENEFITS
- Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- Industry leading training and support
- Promotional opportunities
- Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Cultural Knowledge and Community Connection
- Justice System Knowledge
- Case Coordination and Support
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships.
- Communication and Community Engagement
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Risk Assessment and Safety
- Administration, Reporting and Data Collection
Like to know more? Please email [email protected] using the subject line: Local Justice Worker
All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications close Friday 10 July 2026.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
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