Careers at Wathaurong
Why work at Wathaurong?
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative offers a range of attractive benefits to our employees. We want to recruit people who care about our community, and our staff really do become part of our wider community.
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative is the largest employer of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in the Greater Geelong region. While we have a range of Identified positions (meaning only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples may apply), we also have a number of roles available that are open to anyone who is keen to work with us to support Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in our region.
Our organisation continues to grow and job opportunities are available across a range of departments. If you have questions about any of our current job opportunities, please email hr@wathaurong.org.au.
Some of the benefits available to employees who work at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative include:
- Superannuation
- Salary Packaging
- Leave
Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles. We understand our legal and moral obligations to treat any child safety concerns seriously. We report any allegations and wellbeing concerns to authorities.
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Current job vacancies
Aboriginal Homelessness Assertive Outreach Worker
The Role This position sits within Wathaurong’s Homelessness Team and operates in partnership with the
Wathaurong Board Secretariat
This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are
Therapeutic Foster Care Specialist
The Role The Therapeutic Specialist works collaboratively with Aboriginal children and young people who have
Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager
The Role The Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager is responsible for delivering trauma informed, culturally
Boorndawan Boopoop’s (safe babies)
The Role The Boorndawan Boopoop role is an intensive case management position designed to support
Aboriginal Response Hub Practitioner – The Orange Door
The Role The Aboriginal Response Hub Practitioner will be responsible for providing culturally safe and
Better Futures Support Worker
The Role Better Futures is a post care service that is a support model targeting
Recruitment process
The recruitment process at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative is designed to get to know each other when making the decision to work together. The following provides some information so you know what to expect from us and what we will expect from you.
Our hiring process
At Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative, we want to make sure that we are employing the best people in the right roles to care for our community.
Because of this, the recruitment process can sometimes take longer, as we want to make sure we are getting to know our applicants to find the right fit.
For most people, the application and hiring process will follow the following steps:
- Application
- Interview stages
- Safety, screening & certification checks
- Internal sign off
- Offer
- Onboarding
The steps can change, for example a second or even third interview, depending on the nature of position and process followed by the hiring manager. Throughout the process, we will try to keep you updated on how your application is progressing and timeframes for the selection process.
Have a question ? email recruitment: hr@Wathaurong.org.au
Student Placement
If you are currently studying and looking to complete your student placement with Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative, email us at hr@wathaurong.org.au. Your enquiry will be forwarded to the appropriate department. Acceptance of student placements is dependant on capacity. Some of the areas that we have had student placements in the past include:
Family Services
Family Violence
4th year medical students
Disability support
Email recruitment for more information: hr@wathaurong.org.au
FAQs
You may find the following FAQs useful when submitting an application for a role with us:
If you require information or assistance in relation to your application, please phone or email the contact person for the advertised position or email: hr@wathaurong.org.au