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Southern Aboriginal Corporation (SAC) are a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that exists to support the unique and evolving needs of Aboriginal people. Our vision is to: Step Up Empower self-determination and Aboriginal led solutions Stand Tall Lead the way with cultural and business integrity Walk Together Build inclusive relationships, partnerships and community through mutual respect and empathy This is achieved through: Implementing a Culturally Informed Trauma Integrated Healing Approach; Promoting Noongar social and cultural values; Providing a united voice for our community; Improving justice outcomes for survivors of family violence and sexual assault; Coordinating access to quality and affordable housing; Supporting better health outcomes; and Coordinating accessible programs and initiatives that build a solid foundation for future prosperity. Our team operates across several regions throughout the Southern areas of Western Australia. We are committed to delivering a holistic wrap-around service model for our community and working collaboratively with other service organisations to provide the best care and outcomes for our people. Our Values Our pathway to achieving our vision is strengthened by our values and our cultural ways of working. We step up... We empower our people through supporting self-determined and Aboriginal-led solutions which leads to building our people and our community. We promote equity and seeking justice for all by implementing a culturally informed trauma integrated healing approach which allows us to provide a culturally safe place and dignified service provision. We embrace change and new perspectives which helps us grow and make informed decisions. We stand tall... We acknowledge and take pride in sharing where our journey started and how this influences our journey ahead. We embrace cultural integrity as a norm and inspire others to do the same. Our commitment to practicing good governance builds trust and faith in all that we do through operating with integrity, accountability and ethical business practices. We walk together... We value relationships based on mutual respect and treat people with empathy and compassion. Through a community led approach we build partnerships by embracing collaboration and co-design principles. About the Role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity (under section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984). SACs Deadly Coolangarras (DC) Program will provide needs-based case management to Aboriginal children and young people in Albany aged 11-18 years. The program will work in collaboration SACs Aboriginal Youth Empowerment Program (AYEP), which supports Aboriginal Youths aged 12-25 years of age. Reporting to the Projects & Services Manager, The Lead Aboriginal Youth Worker will lead the Deadly Coolangarras team to support disengaged, disadvantaged and atrisk Aboriginal children and young people to: Receive needs-based case management, tailored to their individual circumstances. Strengthen their cultural identity and connection to Country through knowledge sharing and participation in onCountry activities. Develop practical life skills that will have a positive, sustainable impact on their future. Build their social and emotional wellbeing through a range of activities, including yarning sessions alongside community Elders and SACs other support services. Be warmly referred to external support services as necessary. They will leverage SACs existing relationships with community, carers, local schools and service providers to ensure coordinated support for participants, including practical help like transportation and appointment attendance. The Deadly Coolangarras Program seeks to empower young Aboriginal people to achieve selfdetermination through connection with peers, removal of barriers to services, and support for youth to consolidate connections to culture, while promoting education and positive social participation. About You You are a motivated and committed person that essentially has: Formal qualifications or equivalent experience in social and community services. Demonstrable leadership experience and supervision of employees within a team. Experience in similar intensive case management, assisting young people or with crisis response social support services. Demonstrated ability to lead, liaise, consult and form cooperative and purposeful relationships with staff members, community, government agencies, service providers, ACCOs and other stakeholders. Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the capacity to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of people. Demonstrated experience in the development of case plans structured to achieve identified goals. Demonstrated use of organisational processes and systems to ensure that all documentation requirements are completed in a professional and timely manner. And desirably has: Demonstrated awareness and knowledge of working with the target cohorts and broad knowledge of issues affecting young Aboriginal People and the wider Aboriginal community. Mandatory Prior to commencement you must have: A current WA Drivers license. A Prior Offender History Check no older than three months. A current Working with Children Check. Key Responsibilities Promote SACs Deadly Coolangarras Program to service providers, stakeholders and community across the Central Great Southern; Implement and deliver intake referral processes with community; Provide initial and ongoing assessment of client needs, including risk assessment and case planning; Provide proactive, persistent, reliable, practical and comprehensive support in a manner that is respectful of the dignity and privacy of individuals; Contribute to identification of issues and setting of goals and tasks that are mutually agreed with and achievable for clients; Facilitate multiagency case management meetings and cooperate with other services as necessary and appropriate to support positive outcomes for clients; Provide warm referrals of clients to external service providers to access specialist services; Provide warm referrals of clients to internal SAC programs; Employ a culturally safe, trauma informed approach; Ensure that practices are compliant with standards of care and sector standards; Provide respectful and flexible services that are appropriate to the range of cohorts accessing SACs Deadly Coolangarras Program; Adopt policies and practices that enhance access and are culturally safe and appropriate for the target cohort of clients; Accurately maintain, review and analyse client data in accordance with relevant requirements; Provide other reports as required and as negotiated with funding bodies and referral agencies; and Ensure information and support is provided to program clients in ways that they can understand. Develop, coordinate and deliver programrelated activities as required, including but not limited to after school workshops, yarning sessions, onCountry excursions, educational sessions. Support, guide, and collaborate closely with the SAC Aboriginal Youth Empowerment Program Youth Worker and participants Culture Lead & work within SACs established policy framework to support SACs position on the safety maturity curve. Lead and demonstrate SACs values in all areas of work activity, promoting a positive workplace culture. Abide by SACs Child Safe Policy Statement Safe Practices. For a copy of the Position Description that provides a detailed indication of key responsibilities, required outcomes, reporting and workplace culture requirements, please contact our People & Culture Coordinator by email at [email protected] or by phoning 0407 349 449 . Applications close 13 February 2026 Unlock job insights Your application will include the following questions: How many years'' experience do you have as an Aboriginal Youth Worker? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have experience working with young people with complex needs? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Are you available to travel for this role when required? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? Are you willing to undergo a preemployment medical check? #J-18808-Ljbffr