Night Patrol Worker – Casual

To apply for this job email your details to Susan-Lee.Baksh@raclimited.com.au.


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This position is an Identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position only in line with ‘special measures’ under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 Section 12 example 1.
Organisation Overview:

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative (RAC) is recognised as a leader among Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, maintaining a high profile in the public and private sectors across research, consultancy, policy development, and partnerships. RAC operates in a culturally appropriate, sensitive, community-controlled environment that maintains a holistic approach to service provision and emphasises the importance of family and community.

RAC has been a resource, service provider and enabler of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Greater Shepparton region since 1980. RAC is a cooperative working to provide a range of supports and services including:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Positive aging and disability services
  • Community services
  • Asset and infrastructure services
  • Corporate services

RAC has an annual budget of $19 million and a workforce of approximately 230 people. RAC is a significant employer and economic contributor to the region and plays a high profile leadership role as one of the larger Aboriginal organisations in Australia. RAC is committed to ensuring the Aboriginal people in the Goulburn Valley have certainty of access to community-controlled services.

Role Purpose:

The Night Patrol Program is a community-based intervention to improve personal and community safety through providing a free culturally safe transport service for Aboriginal people to their homes, or a safe place at night and to reduce the risk of Aboriginal people coming into negative contact with the police and/or the justice system.
Transport is provided within a 10-kilometre radius from Queens Garden in Shepparton, Kialla, and Mooroopna on a Friday from 10:00pm to 12:00am, Saturday from 12:00am to 2:00am, Saturday from 10:00pm to 12:00am and Sunday from 12:00am to 2:00am

Employment Conditions:
  • All staff are required to sign a confidentiality agreement on appointment to the organisation
  • Probationary / qualifying periods apply to all new positions
  • All staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct of the Co-operative (available to view)
  • All staff are required to follow the policies and procedures to the department and the Co-operative (manuals are available to view)
  • A commitment to equal opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices is required
  • Salary packaging is available to permanent part time and full-time staff
  • Tenure of positions at Rumbalara will be tied to existing contracted funding arrangements

About You
Qualifications and Registrations
•Current full and unconditional Victorian Drivers Licence.
•Current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check.
•Current National Police Check (not more than 3 months old).
•A current First Aid/CPR certificate or be willing to undertake the training at Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative Limited expense.
•Maintain COVID-19 Vaccination in accordance with Victorian Government Guidelines and RAC policies and procedures.
Knowledge and skills:
•Has an understanding of Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative Limited and its services.
•Safe driving in compliance with Victorian Road Rules and Legislation.
•Knowledge of the local area.
•Ability to use a GPS system in order to locate streets (if required).
•Good written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer:
•Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Level 1, Pay Point 1.
•Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance when applicable.
•Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
•Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
•Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
•Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable

If you have any further questions regarding this career opportunity, please get in contact with Susan-Lee.Baksh@raclimited.com.au

To apply for this job email your details to Susan-Lee.Baksh@raclimited.com.au.


You can apply to this job and others using your online resume. Click the link below to submit your online resume and email your application to this employer.