• Position    : Permanent - Full Time
• Location   : Preston VIC
• Salary      : $85,120 - $91,586 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

As a Case Manager within VACCA's Family Services team, you'll support Aboriginal children, families, and individuals referred to our program. Working with a multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with families, carers, and stakeholders to provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed support. Your role will empower families to actively participate in decision-making and share their stories, fostering self-determination and positive outcomes for those in need.

About You

The ideal candidate demonstrates a deep commitment to VACCA’s values and vision, working in a culturally respectful and competent manner with Aboriginal youth, families, and communities to maintain cultural connections. They possess a strong understanding of the impact of colonisation and intergenerational trauma on Aboriginal families, particularly those involved with Child Protection. With experience in evidence-informed practices, and excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, they can work both independently and as part of a small team. They excel at building trusting relationships with families, supporting them in setting and achieving goals and collaborating with other organisations to deliver positive outcomes.

• Requirements:
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker and/or
  substantial experience in these fields
•  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 in 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 a current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.

Please click here  3 Family Services case manager PD Oct 24'.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 15th November 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