Work with us
Winda-Mara is committed to creating rewarding employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We deliver culturally appropriate services that promote equality, self-determination, and working with people rather than for them. Our services span Community, Land Management, Health, Family Services, and Governance across Heywood, Hamilton, Portland, and surrounding areas.
Current Vacancies
Health Promotion Worker
Full-time | 38hrs/wk (ongoing)
Location | Heywood or Hamilton
About the role
This role supports delivery of the First Nations Cancer Program by developing culturally safe, community-led health promotion initiatives that reduce stigma and increase cancer prevention and screening. It coordinates holistic screening days, monitors engagement, builds stakeholder partnerships, and undertakes continuous quality improvement and reporting to strengthen participation and outcomes.
For all positions at Winda-Mara, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Close date
5pm
Sunday 1 March 2026
Cancer Support Worker
Full-time | 38hrs/wk (ongoing)
Location | Heywood or Hamilton
About the role
This role provides practical, day-to-day support to individuals navigating the cancer journey, including advocacy, appointment coordination, transport, and liaison with medical staff. It facilitates access to screening, treatment, medicines, and essential supports, and delivers culturally appropriate education, strengthens service pathways, improves communication, and contributes to quality improvement and reporting activities.
For all positions at Winda-Mara, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Close date
5pm
Sunday 1 March 2026
For all enquiries and to apply, please address the key selection criteria and send your resume to peopleandculture@windamara.com
Other Opportunities
Winda-Mara also provides casual employment opportunities, work experience for school and tertiary students, and options for the Work & Development Program for Koori justice clients.
For more information, please contact our People & Culture team.
Our Vision
Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation is recognised as a progressive leader and a catalyst for positive change enabling Aboriginal people in Victoria’s far south-west to lead fuller lives.
Our vision focuses on four themes.
Mara | People
Kooyoorn | Organisation
Meerang | Country
Culture | Culture
Winda-Mara employs more than 80 people with 62% Aboriginal staff and is committed to offering opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to engage with and access culturally appropriate services.
We believe that our services foster a balanced approach, focusing on working with individuals rather than for them, thereby promoting equality and self-determination.
Winda-Mara provides a range of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Heywood, Hamilton, Portland, and nearby areas. Programs include Community Services, Land Management, Health Services and Promotion, Family Services and Governance.
