• Full Time, Fixed term position available at Frankston Office
• Salary from $64,310 to $68,951 plus super -based on qualifications and experience
• Additional Salary Packaging options available

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 Aboriginality distinguishes us from other community organisations and we are proud of our friendly, supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We want everyone to feel welcome at VACCA. It is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

The Youth program sits within the VACCA Southern Metropolitan client services division. The program is responsible for delivering culturally appropriate and quality services to Aboriginal young people aged between 12 – 21 years and living in the the Southern Melbourne and Bayside Peninsula areas.

The principle role of the Youth Worker is to provide youth support services to young people aged 12 – 21 years of age within the Better Futures and Homestretch Program.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Managing a case load of young people with complex needs to support them to set and achieve their goals across all domains and to support their overall safety, wellbeing and development. Intensity of service may vary depending on whether the young person is on active hold, limited support or active support.
• Maintaining a good standard of electronic records in line with case management systems and DHHS legislative and VACCA policy requirements.
• Support and advocacy for the young people.
• providing mentoring and support to team members
• Organising and participating youth to attend positive group activities and camps to support their connection to culture

About You

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Aboriginal and mainstream service system and resources available to support Aboriginal people in contact with the justice system.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and delivering effective case management i.e.,create and revise case plans, report writing, advice, support and services to Aboriginal people.
• Well-developed planning, organisational skill written and oral communications
• A Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain)
• A Victorian Drivers Licence
• Current COVID-19 vaccinations

What we can offer you!!

• Sector leading remuneration and salary packaging options that increase your take home pay
• Learning and Development opportunities- Formal qualifications to expand your knowledge and improve your career
• Generous leave entitlements including; paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
• The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities
• A warm, supportive and inclusive team environment and organisational culture. Our strength lies with our people

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply.

If the role that is described above is something that you feel passionate about, don’t delay.

Click APPLY to start your journey with VACCA. All applications must include your cover letter, current resume, and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria, which can be found in the PD.

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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.