• Position    : Permanent - Full Time
• Location   : Broadmeadows VIC 3047
• Salary      : $124,840 - $129,756 Based on level of experience, plus super

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 Orange Door Hub provides a safe and welcoming space for individuals and families facing family violence or seeking support for their children’s wellbeing. Offering tailored intake, assessment, and referral services, the Hub ensures quick access to the right care and safety. It also works with those using violence to foster accountability. VACCA’s Hume Merri-Bek Orange Door team delivers high-quality, holistic support to Aboriginal women, men, and children, focusing on addressing family violence and promoting overall well-being.

About You

The Aboriginal Practice Leader (APL) plays a key role in providing culturally safe support to Aboriginal people. Collaborating with the Hub team, the APL builds strong partnerships with local Aboriginal services and communities, offering expert guidance on family violence and child wellbeing services. They ensure cultural safety, provide secondary consultations, and oversee high-risk cases, while promoting inclusivity and competence within the Hub.

• Requirements:
• A degree in social work (or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualification in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy.
•  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 connections 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 a current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.

Please click here  Aboriginal Practice Leader HMA September 2024.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 18 October 2024

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