• Status: Full Time, ongoing position
• Salary: between SCHADS 4.1 to 4.4 ($77,580.86 - $83,476.06) Plus super based on skills and experience
• The position will be based within Melbourne’s Metro area.
• Location: Preston

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 is what distinguishes us from other community organisations and our culture of teamwork and inclusivity is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change. Our strength lies with our people and all people are welcome.

The Opportunity

The Residential Care House Manager, KEYS program will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the Residential Care placement. The position will be based within Melbourne’s Metro area.

The Residential Care House Manager, KEYS program will engage with the children and young people to develop a nurturing, positive relationship and to assist each child to deal with their trauma-based responses to life in a way that promotes healing, emotional growth and development of positive attitudes and life skills.

About you

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
• Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children/ Demonstrated experience in child and family sector
• A relevant qualification, in line with Residential Care minimum standards, and/or be willing to undertake relevant study
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal children and their families
• A demonstrated ability to contribute to Aboriginal children’s emotional, physical, psychological and cultural development
• A proven ability to work with Aboriginal children with a range of complex and diverse needs
• An ability to respond therapeutically to Aboriginal children’s pain-based behaviours indicating an understanding of the impact of trauma and disrupted attachment on children
• Knowledge of the complexity and issues in the provision of Therapeutic Residential Care
• Ability to build, lead and maintain a small team, as well as participating in larger teams
• Ability to participate pro-actively and openly in the therapeutic team including the ability to give and receive feedback in a constructive, respectful manner
• Ability to work collaboratively with child protection workers, schools, police and Aboriginal and mainstream organisations
• Current COVID-19 vaccinations (minimum two doses and booster shot before commencement)

What VACCA Offers?

If you choose to start a professional career with VACCA, we offer a range of services and incentives:

• An attractive salary with salary packaging options to maximise your take home pay
• A rich array of learning and development opportunities, including formal qualifications
• Opportunities to participate in cultural events and other activities as they arise
• Employee Assistance Program to help you de-stress
• A warm and supportive environment in which you can grow and flourish
• REAL career development opportunities- You can GROW with us!

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

Applications should include a cover letter, key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

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.