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
Land Management Manager
Full-time | 38hrs/wk (ongoing)
Location | Portland
About the role
This role leads cultural and natural resource management, overseeing conservation projects, cultural site protection, visitor infrastructure, and the Budj Bim Tours program. Manage staff, budgets, reporting, and partnerships with Traditional Owners and stakeholders while delivering culturally respectful tourism, environmental outcomes, workplace safety, and continuous organisational improvement.
For all positions at Winda-Mara, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Close date
5pm
Sunday 14 June 2026
Maternal Child Health Nurse
Part-time | 15.2hrs/wk
Location | Heywood or Hamilton
About the role
Deliver culturally responsive maternal and child health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, providing assessments, clinical support, immunisations, health education, advocacy, and referrals. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate records and reporting, and ensure compliance with professional standards while promoting culturally safe, family-centred care and positive health outcomes.
For all positions at Winda-Mara, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Close date
5pm
Sunday 21 June 2026
Family Violence Practitioner
Full-time | 38hrs/wk (12-month maternity leave role)
Location | Heywood or Hamilton
About the role
This role provides culturally safe, trauma-informed crisis and case management support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families impacted by family violence. The role delivers risk assessment, safety planning, referrals and recovery programs, working collaboratively to promote safety, healing and empowerment.
For all positions at Winda-Mara, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Close date
5pm
Sunday 14 June 2026
How to apply
Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the position to peopleandculture@windamara.com by the closing date.
For more information or any enquiries, please contact our People & Culture team.
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.
