• Position    : Permanent, Full Time
• Location   : Morwell Gippsland
• Salary      : $106,389 - $111,092 plus superannuation and salary package

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 Team Leader is responsible of overseeing program delivery of the Aboriginal Family Preservation and Reunification Response (AFPRR). The Team Leader will provide leadership, case direction and support to a small team of AFPR Practitioners employed within the Response program to provide innovative, intensive wrap around outreach family support service to families and the children.

The service is delivered through creative strengths-based evidence informed intervention strategies, conducting outreach and home visits, contributing to risk assessments, and facilitating referrals to other VACCA programs or external agencies as required.

About You

• Commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.  
• Relevant work experience supporting child development, family functioning, trauma theories, risk assessment, and service interventions for vulnerable families.
• Ability to develop, manage and lead a team and provide culturally appropriate, reflective supervision to direct reports
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Family Violence and Child Protection sectors, including qualifications in Family Violence and MARAM training.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and practice frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate with Aboriginal organisations and workers and supervise and support staff effectively.
• Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

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  AFPRR Team Leader PD- Morwell.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 18 June 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