Location:
Robinvale Vic
Employment type: Full-Time
Salary: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2010
Closing Date: 2025-08-31
Call:
(03) 5026 3353
Email: [email protected]
For more information about this role, or to apply please contact [email protected]
or please call (03) 5026 3353
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Early Help Connector
Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative (MVAC) is seeking a dedicated Early Help Connector to join our Family & Youth Services team in Robinvale.
In this full-time role, you will work closely with families experiencing emerging challenges, delivering early intervention support to enhance children’s development, strengthen parent well-being, and foster positive family relationships. You will assess needs, deliver tailored interventions, and connect families to universal services, all while maintaining a strong commitment to Child Safe Standards and Aboriginal cultural awareness.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with eligible families facing low-level barriers and vulnerabilities.
- Conduct holistic needs assessments and develop individualised care plans.
- Deliver short- and medium-term interventions to improve family functioning.
- Connect families with universal services and community resources.
- Monitor and assess child safety risks, escalating where necessary.
- Experience in community services, ideally within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Knowledge of Child Safe Standards and child protection laws.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Cultural awareness and respect for local Aboriginal history.
- Current Working with Children Check, Police Check, and Driver’s Licence.
- Be part of a respected community organisation with a 50-year history of service.
- Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in Robinvale.
- Access salary packaging and professional development opportunities.
- Work in a supportive, culturally grounded environment.
Why Join MVAC?
- Be part of a respected community organisation with a 50-year history of service.
Key Requirements
- Experience in community services, ideally within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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