• Position: Fixed Term - Full Time 12 Months
• Location: Preston VIC 3072
• Salary: $85,886 - $94,589 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

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Nugel Case Manager will work directly with Aboriginal children and families in the child protection system, striving to improve outcomes and strengthen family capacity. This role ensures children can safely remain at home or transition back, while collaborating with government and sector partners. The position operates under Section 18 of the Child Youth and Families Act (2005), empowering VACCA to lead decision-making in place of DFFH Child Protection.

About You

The Nugel Case Manager engages with Aboriginal children, young people, and families to support their holistic wellbeing—physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual. Working within the Children, Youth and Families Act (2005) and VACCA guidelines, the role involves assessing risks, developing culturally grounded safety plans, and strengthening family connections to culture and community. Responsibilities include implementing strength-based and healing practices, advocating in the Children’s Court, and maintaining accurate case records.

The position also builds collaborative relationships with families, community organisations, and government partners to ensure culturally safe, wrap-around support. Additionally, the Case Manager upholds health, safety, and compliance standards while promoting the rights and voices of Aboriginal children and families.

Requirements:

• Social Work or related degree (child development, trauma, family dynamics) with practical experience.
• OR Diploma in Community Services (2+ years) with a child welfare focus, fieldwork, and case management training.
• 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

• 5 weeks' annual leave
• Access to child protection and VACCA training programs
• Extensive support and training from VACCA’s in-house legal service
• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities 
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 
• 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 a connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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.

Please click here  Nugel Case Manager - North - Fixed Term - SCHADS Nugel 4.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.