• Position: 6 Months Fixed Term contract, Part Time
• Salary: $74,169.08 - $79,805.02 - based on qualification and experience
• Location: Preston

The Organisation

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 it 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 at VACCA!

About the role

The Redress Support Service is funded by the Federal government to provide assistance and support to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse going through the journey of seeking redress through the National Redress Scheme.

As Case Review and Application support worker you will be part of a small team responding to the needs of Aboriginal people who wanting to apply for redress. You will provide support to the Ngarra Jarra Noun Support workers by applying for and summarising records held by both government and non government department and finalising the NRS application form by integrated the information contained in the clients file with the client statement of child sexual abuse as obtained by the Ngarra Jarra Noun Support staff.

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
• Understanding and awareness of Aboriginal communities and issues facing Aboriginal children and families today particularly intergenerational impacts of past government policies especially removal policies that led to the Stolen Generations
• An ability to empathise with people’s experiences of sexual abuse and an understanding of complex trauma, intergenerational trauma and community trauma grief and loss
• Current COVID-19 vaccination

What we can offer you!

• Learning and Development opportunities.
• REAL career development opportunities!
• Generous leave entitlements including; paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
• The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities
• Access to Employee Support and Wellbeing programs
• A warm, supportive and inclusive team environment and organisational culture.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the 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