• Position: Fixed term,12 month maternity leave coverage role
• Location: Werribee, with travel to other sites as required
• Salary: $106,389.92 - $111,092.80, plus super and salary packaging is available

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

As a Team Leader you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising program activities, ensuring they align with the core values of the community and VACCA's mission, while fostering an inclusive and culturally safe environment. The Team Leader will also work with community leaders, Elders, and key stakeholders to ensure that all aspects of the programs are culturally relevant and responsive to the evolving needs of the community.

By monitoring program performance, identifying areas for improvement, and adjusting strategies as necessary, the Team Leader will ensure that these programs continue to provide meaningful and impactful support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Additionally, the Team Leader will be instrumental in guiding staff, providing mentorship and professional development to ensure high standards of service delivery, and creating a collaborative and respectful team culture.

About You

• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
• Diploma or equivalent in Community Services or working towards qualification. 
• Minimum of 12 months experience in a Senior Case Managers role or Leadership role.
• Highly developed administration skills including database management and the use of Microsoft Office Suite and data base program Csnet.
• Extensive client outreach experience demonstrating sound risk management practices and case management delivery.
• Experience within the education, early years or community sector.
• Demonstrated experience in a client-focused role with the ability to deliver exceptional client facing services and meet the diverse needs of the community.
• 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 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 current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

Please click here to download the position description for this role. 

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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.