DATE: September 8, 2026

This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, under the special measures provision, section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

• Make a real difference to the local community
• Full-Time, Fixed - Term 24 Months
• Access to Salary Packaging
• Generous Annual Leave

The Community Strengthening Team is located at Wathaurong's Booln Booln Community House on the Surf Coast Highway. The team's priority is to ensure community are: connected, supported in their healing journey, self-determining of their supports and needs, and feel safe to access Wathaurong's services and programs. The Community Strengthening Team is accessible to community as a drop in access point. The Journey Walker role walks alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members who are at risk of contact with the criminal justice system. The role may work across a family or with broader community members. The purpose of the position is to:

• Support community members in identifying their unique goals and strengths and working towards achieving them.
• Encourage community members to navigate services by breaking down barriers and demystifying processes.
• Advocate for community members and empower them to engage safely and meaningfully with services.
• Identify the unique needs of community members, refer them to additional services and provide brokerage as needed.
• Provide culturally safe and grounding services and supporting community members to connect with culture and community.

Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co is seeking a Journey Walker to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members who are at risk of contact with the criminal justice system. The role is based at the Booln Booln Community House, on the Surf Coast Highway, and operates within the Community Strengthening Team to promote healing, connection and self-determination.

The position is full-time, fixed-term for 24 months, with access to salary packaging and generous annual leave.