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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.

CONTACT US

21 Scott St (PO Box 42)

Heywood VIC 3304

03 5527 0000

wmac@windamara.com

Mon - Fri | 9am - 5pm​

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We respectfully acknowledge the land which we live and work on – Gunditjmara Mirring (Country) and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We build on the work of our Ancestors and Elders to create a better future for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our community.

 

DISCLAIMER

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be advised that this website may contain images of deceased peoples.

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Copyright © 2026 Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation | ABN 71 636 105 116  ICN 1239

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