• Position: Full time, Fixed term till December 2026
• Location: Wodonga, with travel to other sites as required
• Salary: $97,377.80 - $101,787.92, plus super and salary packaging is available

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

VACCA is committed to providing tailored, culturally appropriate support to Koorie young people, including those with disabilities, to facilitate successful transitions into further education, training, or employment.

As a Case Manager - Early School Leavers, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Aboriginal students who have disengaged from mainstream education. Your primary responsibilities will involve developing and implementing culturally appropriate case management plans, advocating for their educational and personal needs, and fostering strong partnerships with schools, families, and community organisations.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children.
• Experience advocating for clients through engaging with education stakeholders and school supports, collaborating to achieve individual student goals
• Extensive experience in all functions of Case Management.
• Ability to work within a team to successfully attain projects and meet organisation objectives.
• Hold a tertiary qualification in Community Services, Education, Social Work or similar.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Case Management.
• 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 

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

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 the link to download the position description for this role:

Early School leaver Case Manager PD

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.