• Position: Permanent, Part time (3 days a week) 
• Location: Dandenong 
• Salary: $85,120 - $91,586 pro-rata + superannuation and salary package 

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 it’s 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 position is responsible for providing supports to young Aboriginal people between the ages of 16 – 21 experiencing – or at risk of experiencing homelessness.   The role will assess and provide case management support – which may include counselling, crisis resolution, personal care, life skills training, information and advocacy and/or assistance with accessing appropriate short and long term housing and training and employment opportunities.

The position may also facilitate small groups and/or one on one sessions on tenancy obligations, and other independent living skills, as assessed on an ‘as needed’ basis.

About You

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in working housing sector
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Youth Housing sector in the Southern regions and options that are currently available, including crisis accommodation, short- and medium-term housing options, public housing and the private rental market
• Demonstrated ability to provide support to community members who have complex needs and behaviours.
• A proven ability to negotiate and advocate on behalf of the Aboriginal community.
• An ability to undertake case management tasks, such as assessments, referrals, case planning and exit planning.
• Requirement: 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 Drivers 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

 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 below 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.