Job Description

Organisational Profile

GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 200 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.

GEGAC advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart of everything we do.

Position Purpose

The Orange Door Aboriginal Practitioner will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners to deliver high quality, safe and effective responses to Victorian women, children, families and persons using violence seeking support and safety through the Orange Door and keep the persons using violence in view. The Orange Door Practitioners will report to the Orange Door Team Leaders on a day-to-day basis with formal line management and supervision provided by GEGAC. They will also receive support and guidance from the Aboriginal Integrated Orange Door Practice Leader.

This position as does the Orange Door – supports Aboriginal self-determination as a guiding principle and aims to:

• Ensure access to support services that meet the needs of Aboriginal community members
• Ensure that the Orange Door is culturally safe for Aboriginal people
• Ensure that Aboriginal people can choose to access culturally safe support through the Orange Door or receive services through an Aboriginal service
• A partnership approach between Orange Door and Aboriginal services in working together to support Aboriginal people and families
• Learn from the expertise of Aboriginal services including their whole of family approach (working with women, children and men) and their wisdom around embedding cultural safety.

Key Selection Criteria

Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services

An understanding of the MARAM (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management) framework, the Family Violence Act (2008) and the Child Youth and Family Act (2005)

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop positive stakeholder relationships and communicate with diverse individuals at all levels, both internally and externally

Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture

Ability to demonstrate resilience and meet targets and objectives within a fast-paced, pressured environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills including writing reports

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).

Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander cultures and understanding of the local Aboriginal Community. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people, particularly Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people. ESSENTIAL

A strong knowledge and understanding of the drivers/causes of family violence and child and family vulnerability, as well as the child and family services and/or broader social services sector and their fundamental practices and theories is required. ESSENTIAL

Be proactive and self-starting; seize opportunities and act upon them; take responsibility for own actions. Proven ability to work with and maintain confidentiality and knowledge of privacy requirements relevant to the role. ESSENTIAL

Demonstrated professional work ethic and excellent time management skills

Demonstrated experience liaising with key stakeholders in relation to delivery of quality services. ESSENTIAL

Cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals, collaborates and shares information, shows consideration, concern and respect for others’ feelings and ideas, accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others.

Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and communication skills with clients, key stake holders and colleagues. ESSENTIAL

Proven ability to work in a flexible and client focussed way ESSENTIAL

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, and /or experience in line with the mandatory minimum qualification requirements for specialist family violence practitioners ESSENTIAL

Valid Victorian driver’s licence ESSENTIAL

Current First Aid and CPR Certifications (or willingness to obtain) ESSENTIAL

A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL

A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE

Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC vaccination requirements ESSENTIAL

How to apply for this job

A copy of the position description can be obtained by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://gegac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-01-TOD-Integrated-Aboriginal-Practitioner-PD.pdf

A copy of the position description can also be obtained by emailing HR@gegac.org.au.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting.

Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications can also be emailed to HR@gegac.org.au.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 19 April 2026

No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).

A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.

"this advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)".