Part time position (3 days a week) based in Lakes Entrance, 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 Family Justice Support Worker – Wurk Wanik (Country Path) provides culturally grounded healing, family-centred support,
early intervention, prevention, outreach, and community engagement activities across East Gippsland.
The role supports Aboriginal individuals, parents, carers, children, young people, and families who may be impacted by justice
system involvement, family violence, intergenerational trauma, grief and loss, social isolation, cultural disconnection, and other complex social challenges.
The position operates within YWAHS’s Integrated Justice, Healing and Family Support Model and works collaboratively alongside Local Justice Workers, the Growing Up With Children Fathering Program, YWAHS clinical programs, and external stakeholders to strengthen family wellbeing, cultural connection, healing, prevention, diversion, and community participation outcomes.
The role contributes to reducing barriers to support, strengthening protective factors for children and families, promoting self-determination, and supporting Aboriginal-led responses that improve long-term wellbeing and justice outcomes across East Gippsland.
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
- Demonstrated understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma, family violence, justice involvement, and cultural disconnection on Aboriginal individuals and families.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal culture, kinship systems, and culturally safe practice.
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal self-determination, strengths-based practice, and culturally grounded
healing approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to establish trust and build effective relationships with Aboriginal individuals, families, Elders, community members, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work within integrated service delivery environments and collaborate effectively with internal
and external stakeholders.
- Experience working with Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities.
- Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully and effectively with vulnerable individuals and families.
- Strong communication, engagement, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed, healing-focused, and family-centred practice.
- Ability to facilitate or support group activities, healing activities, and community engagement programs.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and reporting requirements.
- Sound computer and administrative skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of family violence, trauma-informed practice, Aboriginal healing approaches and culturally safe responses to individuals and families experiencing vulnerability.
Like to know more? Please email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Justice Support 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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