• Position: Fixed Term - Full time 12 Months
• Location: Preston VIC 3072
• Salary: $85,120 - $91,586 based on level of experience, plus super

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

The Koorie Women’s Diversion Case Manager plays a vital role in diverting Aboriginal women from the criminal justice system by providing intensive, culturally sensitive case management for up to eight clients. This role involves delivering tailored support, coordinating treatment, and advocating for clients while working closely with justice agencies and building referral networks to improve justice outcomes.

About You

This role requires a strong understanding of and commitment to VACCA’s vision and values, along with an awareness of Aboriginal societies, cultures, and the key issues impacting Aboriginal communities. A deep understanding of the factors contributing to Aboriginal women’s involvement with the justice system is essential, along with knowledge of the justice system and relevant risk assessment frameworks. The candidate must have experience in case management, providing effective support to Aboriginal families, particularly women, and possess strong planning, organisational, and stakeholder engagement skills. Effective communication, conflict management, and decision-making in the best interests of children are also key components.

Requirements: 

• Qualifications within the Justice system are desirable.
• Diploma in Community Services. - Case management experience.
• 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 a current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.

A position description is attached.

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