Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $83,434 - $96,652
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 14122
Aboriginal Case Manager – Wadja Aboriginal Family Place
About the Role
This is a Permanent/ Full Time position at 76 hours per fortnight within the Wadja Aboriginal Family Place/ Division of Medicine.
Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal children, young people, and families? Wadja Aboriginal Family Place is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to provide culturally safe and holistic care within a tertiary hospital setting.
This is an Aboriginal Identified Position (as per s12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)). The Wadja Case Manager plays a vital role in advocating for and supporting Aboriginal families, ensuring care is delivered in a way that respects cultural values and promotes health and well-being.
You’ll be part of a team committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities, working in a supportive environment that values cultural safety and collaboration.
Classification for this position will range from Community Development Worker Class 2B Year 1 – Year 6 (XX7 – XX12) (FTE base salary $83,434 to $96,652.40 per annum per annum, plus superannuation).
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About the Department
Wadja Aboriginal Family Place is a culturally safe and welcoming service within the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH). It provides holistic health care that embraces spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental well-being for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and their families engaged with RCH. Wadja offers a supportive space where families can connect, share, and access emotional, social, and cultural support in a mutually respectful environment.
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Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Selena White, Director, Wadja Aborigianl Family Place Ph: 03 9345 5957 Email: [email protected]
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
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Applications close 23 February 2026