• Position: Permanent/Fixed Term Full Time 12 Months
• Location: Preston VIC 3072
• Salary: $97,377 - $101,787 Based on level of experience, plus super

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 Senior Case Advisor will work closely with child protection to advocate for the rights and best interests of Aboriginal children involved in child protection cases. The role involves meeting with families, advising on case planning, ensuring an Aboriginal perspective is included in assessments, and identifying Aboriginal family members for support. Additionally, the advisor will maintain external relationships, complete required reporting, and participate in the Lakidjeka After Hours roster as needed.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to VACCA's values and a strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, with experience working with Aboriginal families and children. They should be knowledgeable about issues leading to Child Protection involvement and capable of collaborating with Child Protection to advocate for children's best interests. The candidate should also be skilled in risk assessment within a cultural framework, able to work independently and as part of a team, and possess strong administrative and organisational skills, including record-keeping and meeting deadlines in high-pressure environments.

• A relevant qualification in social work, community services, or a similar discipline/framework, and demonstrated industry experience in working with Aboriginal families in the community. - Experience working in the community services sector.
• Requirements: 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's 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 

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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  Lakidjeka (ACSASS) - Senior Case Advisor - Position Description.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