• Position: Permanent, Full Time
• Location: Frankston (travel to other sites as required)
• 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

This role is responsible for providing timely responses for PUV’s by linking them with services that assist with maintaining positive behavioural change that promotes the safety of women and children to reduce the risk associated with perpetrators' use of family violence by providing a holistic response to address any barriers to engaging in the change process. 

The role will work as part of the VACCA Team in the Betterway Program in partnership with Anglicare Victoria, to provide a holistic response to Aboriginal Families under the Safer Together Model.

About You

• Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• A bachelor’s degree in social work (or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualification in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy or significant lived experience relevant to the work
• A comprehensive understanding of Family Violence and the implications on individuals, families, and the community
• Understanding of the men's behaviour changes process and the gendered nature of family violence
• Sound knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, Information Sharing and Multi Agency Risk Assessment Framework (MARAM).
• Demonstrates effective and culturally appropriate interpersonal skills 
• Commitment to advocating for non-violence, and to living non-violently with the families. 
• Understanding of culturally appropriate service responses for Aboriginal clients.
• 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 below to download the position description for this role. 

 Mens_Family_Violence_Case_Manager- Betterway Program.pdf

Application closes by 16th October 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