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
Medical Practice Manager
Full-time | 38hrs/wk (ongoing)
Location | Heywood or Hamilton
About the role
A values-driven leadership opportunity to manage culturally safe, community-led medical services across Heywood and Hamilton. This senior role oversees staff, quality, compliance, budgets, and service development, ensuring responsive care that improves Aboriginal health outcomes. Ideal for an experienced healthcare leader committed to self-determination, strong partnerships, and community wellbeing.
For all positions at Winda-Mara, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Close date
5pm
Sunday 18 October 2026
Environmental Services Worker
Part-time | 12hrs/wk (ongoing)
Location | Heywood
About the role
This role maintains cleanliness, hygiene and safety across all Winda-Mara facilities, including clinical and non-clinical areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, waste disposal, infection control, safe equipment use, completing cleaning records, reporting maintenance and supply needs, following WHS procedures, and working independently or collaboratively to support a safe and hygienic environment.
Must be available outside business hours.
For all positions at Winda-Mara, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Close date
5pm
Sunday 25 October 2026
Bringing Them Home Worker
Part-time | 19hrs/wk (ongoing)
Location | Heywood or Hamilton
About the role
Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support to Stolen Generations members and descendants through family reconnection, referrals, healing activities and community programs. Build trusted relationships, strengthen cultural identity and social and emotional wellbeing, coordinate community events and support groups, maintain confidential records, complete reporting, and collaborate with specialist services to deliver holistic, culturally responsive support.
This role is a designated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position.
Close date
5pm
Sunday 25 October 2026
Integrated Family Services Practitioner
Multiple positions available
Full-time | 38hrs/wk
(ongoing or fixed term 12 months)
Location | Heywood or Hamilton
About the role
These roles work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to build stronger, safer, and more stable home environments for children and young people. Through case management, advocacy, and collaboration with community services, supported families to overcome challenges, access essential resources, and achieve meaningful goals that enhanced their wellbeing and resilience.
For all positions at Winda-Mara, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Please specify which of the positions you would like to be considered for, whether ongoing or fixed term or both.
Close date
5pm
Sunday 25 October 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.
