• 2 Full time positions available: one on a 12 months Fixed term & one on Permanent basis
• Location is Morwell
• Salary from $67269- $83476 plus super - based on qualifications and experience
• Additional Salary Packaging options available up to $15,900
• Work for an organisation that works for the community and is making a difference!

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 distinguishes us from other community organisations and we are proud of our friendly, supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We want everyone to feel welcome at VACCA. It is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change.

Our strength lies with our people

About the role

The Morwell VACCA team delivers a number of programs to Aboriginal families, young people and children including, Kurnai Youth Homelessness Service, Family Violence Services, Family Support Services, Better Futures, the Aboriginal Private Rental Assistance Program the Aboriginal Child and Specialist Advice and Support Service (ACSASS) also known as the Lakidjeka Program, among others.

The Koori Women’s Diversion Case Manager will play an integral role in diverting Aboriginal women from further contact with the criminal justice system, by delivering and coordinating intensive case management to a caseload of up to 8 Aboriginal women.

This position will be responsible for:

• Providing case management support to Aboriginal women in contact or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system
• Developing and managing case plans, undertaking assessments, and referrals
• Coordinating the delivery of cultural and gender appropriate treatment and support services for Aboriginal women and advocating on their behalf
• Working collaboratively with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal service providers and government departments to establish network and referral pathways
• Contributing to improved justice outcomes by liaising with justice agencies and supporting Aboriginal women in contact with the criminal justice system

About You

• Experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children
• Experience in child and family sector
• Proven ability to work effectively with the local Aboriginal community
• Understanding of the underlying issues that contribute to Aboriginal women’s contact with the justice system
• Knowledge of the service system and resources available to support Aboriginal women in contact with the justice system
• Experience in coordinating and delivering effective advice, support, and services to Aboriginal women
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and liaising with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations to achieve project objectives and goals
• Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to create and revise case plans, reports and other documents
• Case management experience and/or a degree/tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, criminal justice or other related area is highly desirable
• Requirement: 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 Drivers Licence.

What we can offer you!!

• Professional support and training via in-house learning and development training modules
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Great career development opportunities.
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing program(s)
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

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 here to view the Position Description.

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.