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SalaryOrganisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based on Gunaikurnai Country in Bairnsdale, Victoria. Consisting of about 160 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 is a child safe agency and has a zero tolerance of abuse or neglect of children and young people.
Position Purpose
Working within the Tanderra wellbeing team, the Complex Case Worker will help Mob with multiple needs. As a Support Worker you will support the wellbeing of people and families with a focus on culture and connection to increase the social and emotional wellbeing of Mob.
Key Selection Criteria
- Essential knowledge of working with Aboriginal clients with complex needs across the spectrum of Social Emotional Wellbeing.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated skills in complex assessment and case management.
- Demonstrated capacity to maintain sensitive information, always maintain confidentiality and remain impartial.
- Experience in Microsoft Office computer packages.
- Valid Driver’s License ESSENTIAL
- Cert IV or higher in social work, community services or undertaking, or lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of previous experience in work-related fields. ESSENTIAL
- Previous experience working in a Medical Centre or medical environment ESSENTIAL
- A knowledge of Aboriginal culture and prior experience working within an Aboriginal community DESIRABLE
- Satisfactory Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check ESSENTIAL
- A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with mandatory vaccination directive applying to authorised workers ESSENTIAL
A copy of the position description can be obtained at GEGAC reception or by emailing .
Position Description -
Or by following the below link for all GEGAC’s current vacancies.
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 .
Or posted to:
Human Resources
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
PO Box 634
Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Applications close 5pm Sunday, 18 February 2024
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)".
