Work with YWAHS
If you want to join an organisation and a team dedicated to providing a holistic approach in the Family Violence sector, one of the following roles may be just what you are looking for.
About YWAHS
Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, that delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their families, including ‘blended families’ living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support, referral pathways, develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs, advocacy and post-intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them to programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal-led solutions, which are ‘trauma-informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
About Our Roles
- The roles are located in the East Gippsland and Wellington Shire Council region – each Position Description specifies the location
- YWAHS has offices in Sale, Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance and property in Nicholson – We service and support a wide geographic area from these offices including Orbost, Lake Tyers, Loch Sport, Yarram, etc.
- There is travel required with all our roles and a pool car is provided to support this
- The Position descriptions detail duties and skills required and are available through our jobs email jobs@ywahs.org.au
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- Industry-leading training and support
- Promotional opportunities
- Working alongside diverse people toward a common goal
- Flexible work hours
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
Qualification & Eligibility Requirements
- Qualifications and experience are specified within each position description
- All roles required candidates to have:
- Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal culture and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people in a contemporary society
- Hold a valid driver’s licence
- Will be required to travel across YWAHS catchment area
- Have a current Working with Children Check clearance number prior to commencement in the role
- Are willing to obtain a National Police Check on Commencement (note YWAHS Discrimination Policy identifies that the organisation will not discriminate on irrelevant criminal history)
Current Vacancies
Aboriginal Practice Lead
This is an Aboriginal Identified position.
Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Aboriginal Practice Leader is a practice leadership position in each Support and Safety Hub (known as The Orange Door Network).
Auspiced by Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service, within The Orange Door Network, the Aboriginal Practice Leader will work in close partnership with the Hub Manager, Practice Leaders, the Aboriginal Hub Practitioner, and Team Leaders to
lead high quality, culturally safe and effective responses to Aboriginal people seeking support and safety through The Orange Door.
The Aboriginal Practice Leader will be responsible for providing practice leadership and expert advice to The Orange Door Network workforce on culturally safe and inclusive specialist family violence services, child and family services and perpetrator interventions.
The Aboriginal Practice Leader will provide secondary consultations to internal and external stakeholders and
proactively build cultural safety and competence in The Orange Door.
In addition, the Aboriginal Practice Leader will work with the Hub Manager and the Service System Navigator to build and
maintain effective partnerships with Aboriginal services and communities within The Orange Door Network to support choice for Aboriginal people.
BENEFITS
- Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- Industry leading training and support
- Promotional opportunities
- Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A relevant qualification and/or equivalent certification from a nationally accredited provider in the
area of social welfare, counselling, social work, family therapy, psychology, creative arts therapies,
or community mental health nursing. - A minimum Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or recent employment in the family violence
sector or equivalency met through the 7 Equivalency Principles in line with the minimum mandatory
qualification requirements.
Please see: Mandatory minimum qualifications for specialist family violence response roles | vic.gov.au
Like to know more? Please email jobs@ywahs.org.au using the subject line: Aboriginal Practice Lead
All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications close Friday 26th June 2026.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION
Local Justice Worker
Two positions, based in Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale, Vic.
Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Local Justice Worker provides culturally safe justice support, advocacy, outreach, and early intervention responses for Aboriginal individuals and families who are at risk of, currently in contact with, or impacted by involvement with the justice system.
The role supports Aboriginal individuals and families through:
• Justice system navigation
• Advocacy and referrals
• Court and corrections support
• Community Corrections engagement
• Fines and warrants assistance
• Post-release support
• Diversion and prevention responses
• Community outreach and engagement
• Culturally safe referral pathways
The role operates within the Integrated Justice, Healing and Family Support Model and works collaboratively alongside the Family Justice Support Worker – Wurk Wanik and broader YWAHS service systems to support culturally safe, community-led, and prevention-focused outcomes. The role promotes Aboriginal self determination, cultural safety, and strengths-based approaches to justice support and community wellbeing.
BENEFITS
- Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- Industry leading training and support
- Promotional opportunities
- Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Cultural Knowledge and Community Connection
- Justice System Knowledge
- Case Coordination and Support
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships.
- Communication and Community Engagement
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Risk Assessment and Safety
- Administration, Reporting and Data Collection
Like to know more? Please email jobs@ywahs.org.au using the subject line: Local Justice Worker
All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications close Friday 10 July 2026.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION
Family Justice Support Worker – Wurk Wanik (Country Path)
Part time position (3 days a week) based in Lakes Entrance, VIC.
Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Family Justice Support Worker – Wurk Wanik (Country Path) provides culturally grounded healing, family-centred support,
early intervention, prevention, outreach, and community engagement activities across East Gippsland.
The role supports Aboriginal individuals, parents, carers, children, young people, and families who may be impacted by justice
system involvement, family violence, intergenerational trauma, grief and loss, social isolation, cultural disconnection, and other complex social challenges.
The position operates within YWAHS’s Integrated Justice, Healing and Family Support Model and works collaboratively alongside Local Justice Workers, the Growing Up With Children Fathering Program, YWAHS clinical programs, and external stakeholders to strengthen family wellbeing, cultural connection, healing, prevention, diversion, and community participation outcomes.
The role contributes to reducing barriers to support, strengthening protective factors for children and families, promoting self-determination, and supporting Aboriginal-led responses that improve long-term wellbeing and justice outcomes across East Gippsland.
BENEFITS
- Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- Industry leading training and support
- Promotional opportunities
- Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Demonstrated understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma, family violence, justice involvement, and cultural disconnection on Aboriginal individuals and families.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal culture, kinship systems, and culturally safe practice.
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal self-determination, strengths-based practice, and culturally grounded
healing approaches. - Demonstrated ability to establish trust and build effective relationships with Aboriginal individuals, families, Elders, community members, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work within integrated service delivery environments and collaborate effectively with internal
and external stakeholders. - Experience working with Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities.
- Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully and effectively with vulnerable individuals and families.
- Strong communication, engagement, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed, healing-focused, and family-centred practice.
- Ability to facilitate or support group activities, healing activities, and community engagement programs.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and reporting requirements.
- Sound computer and administrative skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of family violence, trauma-informed practice, Aboriginal healing approaches and culturally safe responses to individuals and families experiencing vulnerability.
Like to know more? Please email jobs@ywahs.org.au using the subject line: Family Justice Support Worker
All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications close Friday 10 July 2026.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION
Finance Lead
Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Finance Lead (Operations) is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality operational financial management across YWAHS, ensuring the organisation maintains sound financial governance, operational excellence, financial integrity and compliance with all legislative, funding and organisational requirements.
The Finance Lead plays a key role in strengthening organisational performance by identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, enhance operational efficiency and build financial capability across the organisation. The position actively contributes to strategic initiatives, business improvement projects and organisational growth, ensuring financial operations continue to evolve in line with the changing needs of YWAHS and the communities it serves.
BENEFITS
- Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- Industry leading training and support
- Promotional opportunities
- Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
- Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Demonstrated experience in financial operations, reporting, and compliance
- Experience in not-for-profit and/or government-funded organisations (desirable)
Essential knowledge and skills
- Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills
- Experience with financial systems (e.g. Xero)
- High level attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial staff
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and support the development of others through patient guidance, knowledge sharing and practical learning.
- Ability to build positive working relationships and foster a collaborative, supportive and continuous learning environment.
Like to know more? Please email jobs@ywahs.org.au using the subject line: Finance Lead
All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications close Friday 24 July 2026.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Part Time Position
Part-time executive engagement, approximately 1–2 days per week.
This position is suited to experienced CFOs seeking portfolio, consulting, or flexible executive work.
Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.
We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.
We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.
Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.
ROLE PURPOSE
The CFO provides strategic financial leadership to YWAHS, partnering with the Chief Executive Officer, Board and Executive Leadership Team to strengthen the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability, governance and strategic decision-making.
The CFO is responsible for guiding the organisation’s financial strategy, strengthening financial governance, supporting informed organisational decision-making and identifying opportunities to enhance financial sustainability through innovation, revenue diversification and strategic investment.
The position is designed as a fractional executive role, providing strategic financial leadership while partnering with the Chief Executive Officer and Finance Lead to strengthen organisational capability, governance and long-term financial sustainability.
BENEFITS
- Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- Industry leading training and support
- Promotional opportunities
- Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
- Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
- CPA or CA qualified
- Significant senior financial leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience in financial strategy, planning, and governance
- Experience working with Boards and Executive teams
Essential knowledge and skills
- Strong strategic and analytical capability
- Experience in financial modelling and business case development
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights
- Experience in not-for-profit and/or Aboriginal organisations (highly desirable)
- High level attention to detail and professionalism
- Demonstrated executive leadership and strategic influencing skills.
- Proven ability to mentor, coach and develop finance professionals.
- Demonstrated experience leading organisational change and continuous improvement.
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to Boards, Executives and operational leaders.
Like to know more? Please email jobs@ywahs.org.au using the subject line: Chief Financial Officer
All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applications close Friday 24 July 2026.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION
Sound like you? How to Apply
Please submit your application, addressing the Key Selection Criteria and include your resume, to our Jobs email: jobs@ywahs.org.au
If you have a general recruitment enquiry, please contact Selina on 0447 956 706 or email our jobs email.
We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
Join us… We look forward to receiving your application.
Delivering Family Violence Services in East Gippsland and Wellington
Lakes Entrance
11 Heatherlea Grove
PO Box 590Lakes Entrance Victoria 3909
Phone: (03) 4110 2100
Email: healingservice@ywahs.org.au
Sale
16b Wade Court
Sale Victoria 3850
Nicholson
107 Hazeldene Crescent
Nicholson Victoria 3882
Bairnsdale
14 Giles St
Bairnsdale Victoria 3875