Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making (AFLDM) Convenor (Identified Position)

Job description

Support Families. Centre Culture. Make a Difference.

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a dedicated and culturally strong Aboriginal Family‑Led Decision Making (AFLDM) Convenor to support Aboriginal children, young people and families involved with the child protection system.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring Aboriginal voices, culture and self‑determination remain central to planning and decision‑making, working closely with families, Elders, respected persons and partner agencies.

Please note, this is an identified position, open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

About the role

As our AFLDM Convenor, you will convene and co‑facilitate Aboriginal Family‑Led Decision Making meetings, supporting families to participate meaningfully in decisions that impact their children and futures.

This role blends facilitation, advocacy, engagement and coordination, making it ideal for candidates with experience in:

• Child protection and family services
• Facilitating strengths‑based, family‑centred processes
• Working alongside Aboriginal families and community
• Building collaborative relationships across service systems

You will play a key role in promoting culturally safe practice and supporting positive outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.

About you

• Must identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person (Identified Position)
• Qualification in Social Work, Community Services or a related field, or significant sector experience
• Experience convening or facilitating decision‑making meetings
• Experience working within child protection, family services or community services
  

How to apply

Applying is simple — just click the Apply button and complete the online form. You’ll need to upload your updated CV and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and interest in the role, along with response to key selection criteria listed in the attached job description.

Before applying, please ensure you meet the following requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check (Victoria)
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current driver’s licence
• Evidence of qualifications (if required for the position)

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you.

Please note, late applications and incomplete applications without key selection criteria responses, will not be considered.