• Multiple positions available at Southern Region (Frankston & Dandenong)
• Salary from $74,169 to $79,805 plus super - based on qualifications and experience
• Additional Salary Packaging options available up to $15,900

About the role

Family Services provides a continuum of services to families from early support to reunification. The service delivery practice model is characterised by on-going professional development inclusive of Cultural and Common Elements and coaching; work towards the establishment of an Aboriginal evidence base utilising a range of tools to measure outcomes; increased collaboration with Child Protection facilitated by a CP Navigator role; case mix and step up/step down to increase flexibility and responsivity to the needs of families towards improved outcomes; a focus on positive parenting and family interaction to promote children’s development and, an emphasis on cultural safety and the connection of families to Culture, Kin, Country and Community

As a Case Worker you will empower families to share their story their way through the implementation of culturally appropriate and trauma informed engagement, information gathering, planning processes and ensure the active involvement of families in decision making at each phase towards self-determination. You will act as a key point of contact for the related service network and will provide casework, group work and service coordination facilitating families access to programs, services and activities which promote connection, protection and healing.

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 You

• Work experience in a relevant field that supports an understanding of child development and family functioning including theories of attachment, intergenerational and personal trauma as well as relevant risk assessment frameworks, service responses and interventions in working with vulnerable families
• Experience working within the Family Violence, Child Protection or Out of Home Care Sectors
• Good attention to detail and well developed verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to deliver culturally safe and responsible service, valuing Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities
• 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.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter, 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.