• Position: Fixed Term (12 months), Full Time
• Location: Chirnside Park 
• Salary: $100,783 - $105,349 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 BUABAH practitioner roles report to a Family Services Team Leader and are supported by a range of enabling supports including VACCA’s suite of specialist practice leads.

The role will work closely with the family, linking them with maternity and birth supports, key partners and stakeholders to provide a wraparound response to address the identified needs of the families. BUABAH practitioners will empower families to share their story their way, through the implementation of culturally appropriate and trauma informed engagement, information gathering, planning processes and ensure the active involvement of families in decision making, promoting self-determination. 

About You

• Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Work and/or substantial experience in these fields. 
•  A well-developed understanding of the impact of colonisation, intergenerational trauma and other issues that impact on Aboriginal families, children, and young people, particularly those who are involved with Child Protection. 
• Ability to apply evidence informed practice approaches including Cultural and Common Elements framework. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills including the ability to work independently and within a small team and maintain up to date case notes. 
• In-depth understanding of pregnancy, birth and infancy and an ability to support families through these stages. 
• Strong ability to develop trusting relationships with families, to set goals and work towards achieving them. 
• Proven experience in working collaboratively with other organisations in partnership to achieve mutually agreed client/community outcomes. 
• Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Victorian 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 below to download the position description for this role. 

 PD_BUABAH Practitioner - Family Services.pdf

This is a female only position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010

Application closes by 29th March 2026

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