• Position: Fixed Term (24 hours), Full Time 
• Location: Morwell
• Salary: $88,099 - $94,791 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 Better Futures Worker – Housing First will act as the key worker for the young person, being the main contact for the entire period of leaving care support, taking on case management support when the young person leaves care. The role will include a strong focus on achieving outcomes for the young person in housing, culture, employment, education, health & wellbeing.

The Key Worker will support with implementation of the Housing First initiative, supporting young people to increase their independent living capacity whilst in their Housing first accommodation, building rapport and completing outreach tasks with young people such as attending appointments and filling out paperwork.

About You

• Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose.
• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in the Out of Home Care and/or Housing sectors.
• An ability to work in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner with the Aboriginal community.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Youth Housing sector in the Western 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.
• An ability to work effectively with Aboriginal organisations, Government departments and community service organisations
• 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 to download the position description for this role. 

 Better Futures - Housing First - Gippsland - L4 .pdf

Application closes by 16th November 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