• Position: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Preston VIC
• Salary: $124,840 - $129,756, 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 community members.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

The Manager of Investigations leads a team of specialised investigators responsible for reviewing allegations of abuse and neglect in children, adhering to the Commissioner for Children and Young People’s Reportable Conduct Scheme, the Department of Families and Fairness Critical Incident Management System, and other relevant reporting responsibilities. This role involves planning and prioritising investigations to meet VACCA's reporting KPIs. You will collaborate with stakeholders and leadership to identify practice themes, compliance issues, and emerging risks, ensuring VACCA meets its incident reporting obligations while safeguarding the well-being of Aboriginal children and young people in our care.

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to VACCA’s values and effectively champion these internally and externally. They will have a deep understanding of Aboriginal societies and cultures, alongside experience engaging with Aboriginal families and children in the child and family sector. The candidate should be skilled in assessing child safety and risk concerns and knowledgeable about the DFFH, CCYP, and Social Services regulatory frameworks, including incident reporting requirements. They will have a solid understanding of natural justice principles, and investigative techniques, and proven experience in leading teams to achieve program goals. Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, along with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively, are essential. Additionally, excellent report writing, data collection, and administrative skills are required.

Requirements: 

• Certificate IV in Government (Investigations), or other professional investigation training (i.e. Diploma of Government Investigations, police training, Child Protection) and/or equivalent investigation or child, youth and family or care service 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 connections with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available in 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 well-being 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 before commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal-opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.