• Position: Permanent- Full time
• Location: Preston
• Salary: $85,120 to $91,586, plus super and salary packaging is available

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 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

The Foster Care Program at VACCA offers a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal children and young people in foster care placements. Our dedicated team provides comprehensive support to children, their families, and carers, prioritising family reunification whenever feasible. Case Managers play a crucial role, employing a trauma-informed approach to deliver personalised casework and management services. They conduct regular visits, support foster carers, and implement Cultural Support Plans that emphasise the well-being and cultural responsiveness of each child in our care. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of Aboriginal children through compassionate and culturally sensitive support.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to VACCA's vision and values, including extensive experience engaging with Aboriginal families and children. The role requires strong advocacy skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully across diverse stakeholders. You will excel in identifying and addressing cultural competency needs among carers, including non-Aboriginal carers, and demonstrate proficiency in case management. Strong conceptual and writing abilities are essential for preparing detailed reports, including Incident, Quarterly, and Court Reports. Proficiency in computer systems and organisational skills to ensure compliance with carer and youth requirements round out this dynamic role.

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 here  Foster Care Case Manager - July 2024.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

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