• Position: Full Time
• Salary: Salary between SCHADS 6.1-6.3 ($102,546.08 - $107,074.24) plus super depending on qualifications and experience
• Locations: Residential homes based in Point Cook/Tarneit; Preston Office(s); and other locations as required

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.

About the opportunity?

The role of the Team Leader - West (Residential Services) is responsible for supporting their teams to provide the very best quality care possible for Aboriginal children and young people and advocating for decisions that are in the best interests of the child, ensuring a strong focus on connection to family and culture.

Key to success in this role is the following:

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose.
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated understanding in working with Aboriginal families and children.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate and respectful way with a range of stakeholders including staff, Government and agency partners and clients.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in child and family sector providing them with relevant information, support, feedback about their work, and opportunities for professional development.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of issues, policies, legislation, and practices in relation to child and family welfare and children in Residential Care. High level organisational skills including time management and the ability to work as an effective team member.
• High-level written and computer use ability, including demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel and PowerPoint
• An ability to work flexible hours, if required.
• A degree qualification in Social Work, Welfare or related field is required for this role. You may be required to complete additional training to meet the qualification requirements for Residential Care.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable)

What VACCA Offers?

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

• Flexibility and a wide range of shifts available for those with reliability.
• Attractive salary packaging options for those who choose to go permanent.
• 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!

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

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

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

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 well-being 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.