• Multiple Full-time, Ongoing positions available at Preston location.
• Salary from $77,599 - $86,208, plus super- based on qualification and experience.
• Additional Salary Packaging options available up to $15,900.
• Work for an organisation that works for the community and is making a difference!

Who is VACCA?

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of it’s kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our Aboriginality distinguishes us from other community organisations and we are proud of our friendly, supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We want everyone to feel welcome at VACCA. It is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the Role

Our team is Growing!

VACCA’s Nugel (Belong) Program was the first Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care programs to be implemented in Victoria, and thus has been at the forefront of these developments, transforming the business of protecting children so as to truly meet the best interests of Aboriginal children today and for generations to come.

Reporting to the Team Leader and supported by senior staff, Case Managers will hold a mixed caseload of children authorised to VACCA as well as undertake investigations into new child protection reports. You will work directly with children, families and community to ensure the child’s safety and wellbeing.

This role will have the opportunity to make a real-life difference in the lives of Aboriginal Children and families involved in the early stages of the child protection system.

What we can give you

If you are successful in becoming a part of the VACCA team, you can expect that we will provide:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Access to child protection and VACCA training programs
• Extensive support and training from VACCA’s in house legal service
• Learning and Development opportunities available
• Generous leave entitlements including; paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
• The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities
• A warm, supportive and inclusive team environment and organisational culture.

What we require from you

To best ensure that you will be best able to successfully complete the tasks associated with this role, you will require the following:

• Experience working in the child, youth and family’s sector will be an asset
• A recognised Social Work degree or a similar welfare or behavioural related degree or a recognised Diploma of Community Services work or similar qualification, which is studied over a minimum of two academic years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent)
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with Aboriginal children, families, carers and other service providers to achieve outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, fast paced team, and to demonstrate resilience in managing competing demands
• Resilience, perseverance and self awareness skills
• Requirement: Current COVID-19 vaccination (Including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a valid Victorian Drivers License

If the role that is described above is something that you feel passionate about, don’t delay. Click Apply Now to start your journey with VACCA. All applications must include your cover letter, current resume, and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria, which can be found in the position description.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people to apply.

You can also visit www.vacca.org.au to review our current vacancies, our current programs and news about our growing organisation.

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.

A position description is attached.