• Position: Permanent, Full Time 
• Location: Box Hill 
• Salary: $115,065 - $119,871 plus superannuation and salary package 

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.

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

This role is responsible for supporting practitioners that work in the Aboriginal Response Team (ART) of The Orange Door Hub based in Box Hill and reports to the VACCA Program Manager.

The Team Leader provides leadership to practitioners within the ART and offers practice guidance across intake, risk assessment and management, crisis response and service referral as required for Aboriginal community members seeking supports through TOD.  This role also supports cultural consultation to practitioners working in TOD where required working alongside the Aboriginal Practice Leader.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, social sciences or related field or work experience and expertise in the sector.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose.
• Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal families and children who have experience FV.
• Good understanding of the Family and Domestic Violence, The Orange Door Hubs and Child Protection sectors, including working knowledge of comprehensive risks assessments such as MARAM.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and practice frameworks of the service sector.
• Relevant work experience supporting child development, family functioning, trauma theories, comprehensive risk assessment, and service interventions for vulnerable children and their families.
• Experience in team leading practitioners in the human services sector or related services and providing professional supervision.
• Leadership and management experience in program implementation, managing funded targets, completing required performance reporting and brokerage tracking.
• 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 

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 below to download the position description for this role. 

East Metro Orange Door Aboriginal Team Leader PD.pdf

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.