• Position: Full time, ongoing position
• Location: Ballarat/Hamilton with travel to either 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

The role of Lakidjeka ACSASS Team Leader will play a key role supporting the program staff in working with Aboriginal children and families, Government, and sector partners to reduce the over representation of Aboriginal children and to strive for better outcomes for children and families.

Develop and maintain strong partnership arrangements with Child Protection In addition, support will be provided to the Care Services management team and staff as required. The position is also part of the Lakidjeka ACSASS team and will provide support to that unit as required, including providing coverage during times of staff leave. Manage the day-to-day operations of locally/regional based ACSASS team including the direct supervision and support of staff

About You

• Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Issues related to Aboriginal child and family welfare and Child Protection Systems
• Undertake team management, including monitoring, evaluation and maintenance of standards.
• Ability to work closely with child protection and other services to advocate for the child and support the best interests of Aboriginal children.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including consultation and liaising sensitively and effectively with a wide range of organisations including government departments (DFFH)
• 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 

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 current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

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

PD - Lakidjeka Team Leader Ballarat Hamilton.

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.