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Aboriginal practitioner

Job Title: Aboriginal practitioner
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Industry: Social Work
Salary: AU$101000 - AU$114000 per annum + Salary packaging
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: BBBH333167_1762739930
Contact Name: Natalie Griffiths
Contact Email: natalie.griffiths@twrecruitment.com.au
Job Published: Nov 10, 2025

Job Description

๐ŸŒฟ Expressions of Interest - Aboriginal Identified Practitioner Roles in Family Violence Services

๐Ÿ“ Melbourne Metro & Regional Victoria
๐Ÿ•’ Full-Time | ๐Ÿ’ผ SCHADS Level 5-6 |

Tradewind is partnering with multiple Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations across Victoria and is seeking Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander practitioners interested in family violence and child/family services roles for the new year.

We are passionate about supporting Aboriginal people to secure meaningful employment opportunities within culturally safe and values-driven organisations. This is your chance to register interest and be considered for upcoming practitioner roles across Melbourne metro and regional Victoria.

Why Register Your Interest?

  • Work with leading ACCOs and family violence services

  • Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal women, children, and families

  • Access relocation support for interstate moves (where applicable)

  • Work in a culturally safe and supportive environment

  • Be considered for future roles early in the recruitment process

Who We're Looking For

  • Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

  • Experience in family violence, child and family services, or similar community roles

  • Deep cultural knowledge, trauma-informed approach, and commitment to healing

  • Confidence working within multidisciplinary teams and systems

  • Relevant qualification or equivalent lived/professional experience

What We Offer

  • SCHADS Level 5-6, depending on experience

  • Culturally safe and inclusive workplaces across Victoria

  • Access to training, mentoring, and professional development

  • Opportunities to build long-term career pathways

Why Work with Tradewind?

Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest-growing social services recruitment agency, partnered with ACCOs across Victoria. We are passionate about supporting Aboriginal practitioners to secure meaningful employment and grow their careers in culturally safe environments.

How to Register Your Interest

Submit your details via the link or through our website.

For questions about the EOI process, contact the Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562.

Tradewind Australia is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those with lived experience.

Being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is considered a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991), permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.