Pathway Practitioner

Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Family, Care and Early Years now has the following vacancy:

Pathway Practitioner (New Position)

Full-time, 38 hours a week

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the Role

Rumbalara has partnered with Kids Under Cover which the model of Village 21 which is a small-scale supported housing model designed to provide safe, stable and community-oriented housing for young people at risk of homelessness and/or ageing out of Out of Home Care. The model combines affordable supported housing with on-site mentoring and community connection to help young people transition toward sustainable independence.

The Pathway Practitioner plays a critical role within the Nyanan Dana (meaning Our Pathway) community by helping create a safe, respectful, and supportive living environment for young people.  The Pathway Practitioner will be responsible to engage with young people to engage and connect to appropriate supports and be able to sustain their tenancy and independence goals.

The Pathway Practitioner will support Aboriginal young people living at Nyanan Dana to transition to independent living. The position works closely with the mentors and young people program and service partners to help young people build their individual independent skills, maintain education or employment, strengthen cultural identity, and contribute positively to the community living environment.

About You

To be successful for this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in Youth Work or Community Services.
• Demonstrated ability to build respectful and trusting relationships with young people.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with young people.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, community, and values.
• Ability to work with young people in a supportive, respectful, and culturally safe manner.
• Model positive behaviours, healthy routines, and independent living skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in trauma-informed practice and culturally safe support.
• Willingness to live on site and work collaboratively with a female co-mentor.

Desirable:

• Experience in youth, community, housing, or Aboriginal services.
• Knowledge of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) frameworks.
• Experience mentoring or coaching young people.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
• Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Level 3 – pay point 3 to Level 4 – pay point 1 (based on qualifications and experience).
• Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day, annual CPI-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
• Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
• Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.

Please apply though this link - https://rum.chris21.com/RUM\_MER21p/Home/Index#!/

If you experience any technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact our Human Resources Staff on (03) 5820 0000 5820 0000).

To apply, please submit the following:

1.       A current resume.

2.       A cover letter that includes:

• Stating who your mob/clan is.
• Your previous experience and/or qualifications and
• Responses to the following three questions:

1. Previous life experience working with youth and maintaining a professional relationship throughout the pathway avenues?
2. Demonstrated skill in dealing and coordinating support services for young people to achieve sustainable employment and housing outcomes?
3. Demonstrated skills in working in a respectful and caring team environment?

Important: Please ensure your cover letter and your responses to the questions are combined into one document and attached in the Cover Letter section of the portal.

Applications close: Wednesday 2nd of September 2026

This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.