• Position: Ongoing, Full time position
• Location: Preston
• Salary: $85,120 - $91,586

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its 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 strength lies with our people.

About the role

Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making encourages family members, extended family, Elders, Significant others in the child’s life and where appropriate the child and/or young person, to meet and make decisions about the safety and wellbeing of children and/or young people who are involved in the Child Protection system.

As an AFLDM Convenor you will facilitate engagement of extended family and community members in AFLDM meetings, preparing them for participation, and supporting them in reaching decisions that prioritise the well-being of Aboriginal children and young people. Co-convene AFLDM meetings alongside Elders/Respected Persons and the DFFH AFLDM Convener, ensuring culturally relevant practices. Work closely with families and various services to implement AFLDM case plans and ensure accurate documentation and reporting of all AFLDM cases.

About You

• A sound knowledge of local issues and needs of the Aboriginal Community and proven ability to advocate on behalf of the Aboriginal children and families.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with DFFH and other government departments and community service organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate on behalf of Aboriginal children and families in ways which advance organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability in convening and mediating outcomes with groups
• Experience, or formal qualifications in Social Work, Family Support, or Family Welfare
• Requirements: 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 Victorian Driver Licence.

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
• The support of regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• 17.5%  loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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.

Please click below to download the position description for this role.

AFLDM Convenor - Northern L4 - Nov 2024

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.