Job Description

The Purpose of The Willaneen is to provide short term crisis accommodation for women and children who are escaping Family Violence. This position is to provide an accommodation service
which is accessible to women and children escaping family violence which offers
equal support to women regardless of age, race, culture, sexual preference,
class, and ability which is supportive of the individual needs of women and her
children.

To ensure the safety and security of residents residing at the refuge.

Rostered hours per week with a minimum of 15 hours on a 6 week rotating roster - including evenings and weekends.

Shifts being from 4.30pm - 8.30am for sleep over or evening shift being from 2pm to 10pm.

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 Purpose of The Willaneen is to provide short term crisis accommodation for women and children who are escaping Family Violence. This position is to provide an accommodation service which is accessible to women and children escaping family violence which offers equal support to women regardless of age, race, culture, sexual preference, class, and ability which is supportive of the individual needs of women and her children. To ensure the safety and security of residents residing at the refuge.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture with the ability to liaise with and support the local Community.
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  Experience in Microsoft Office computer packages.
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  Ability to access and provide case management to address key areas of the clients needs.
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  Deliver support services to people who experiences domestic or family violence.
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  Experience in casework with women and children from diverse backgrounds who have experienced family violence.
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  Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with the capacity to negotiate and liaise with other agencies and the community.
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  Ability to communicate information in a clear, concise, respectful, and culturally appropriate manner.
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  Demonstrated experience engaging and working with families that have child protection involvement.
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  Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).
Valid Victorian driver’s licence ESSENTIAL

Meets the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications (MMQ) for Family Violence Practitioners in line with meeting recommendation 209 for specialist family violence roles 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 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/2026/03/209-PD-AH-Response-The-Willaneen-signed-LC.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 15 March 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)".