• Position    : Fixed Term, Full Time until 1st August 2025
• Location   : Chirnside Park
• Salary      : $85,120 to $91,586, 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

We are seeking a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to VACCA's vision and values, including extensive experience engaging with Aboriginal families and children. Successful applicant will have work experience in a relevant field that supports an understanding of child development and family functioning including theories of attachment, intergenerational and personal trauma as well as relevant risk assessment frameworks, service responses and interventions in working with vulnerable families. Tertiary qualification in Community Service, Social Work, Psychology, welfare or a related discipline is highly desirable. 

About You

• Strong understanding and commitment to VACCA’s values and vision, with the ability to lead and advocate both internally and externally.
• Deep awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures, with a commitment to ongoing cultural learning and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal communities.
• Proven experience working with Aboriginal children and families, as well as in the broader child and family sector.
• Solid knowledge of the Family Violence and Child Protection sectors.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting families using culturally safe, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Competent in conducting thorough assessments, identifying needs, and developing effective intervention plans.
• Ability to set goals, create timely action plans, and respond effectively to crises.
• Experienced in reviewing assessment reports, safety plans, and goal plans.
• Proficient in preparing accurate and professional documentation, including case notes and various reports.
• Strong, respectful, and culturally appropriate communication skills with individuals, families, and professionals.
• 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  Aboriginal Family Preservation Reunification Response Practitioner - SCHADS 4.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 11 May 2025

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