• Position    : Casual
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $76,376 - $81,906 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

The Case Support Worker provides culturally sensitive support to clients and carers, assisting with transport, appointments, and engagement in activities aligned with the client's Case Plan and Targeted Care Package (TCP) funding. The role supports children in exiting or avoiding residential care, working toward goals set within the TCP. Support is delivered in collaboration with the Key Worker and Team Leader, ensuring alignment with broader case objectives.

About You

The Case Support Worker assists Key Workers and Team Leaders in planning and delivering culturally respectful support aligned with client case plans and Targeted Care Package (TCP) goals. This includes transport, appointments, and participation in various activities. The role involves maintaining accurate case notes, adhering to VACCA’s policies, and actively participating in team meetings, supervision, and professional development. The worker supports organizational initiatives, upholds VACCA’s values and commitment to Aboriginal self-determination, and provides additional help during peak periods or staff absences.

• Requirements:
• Flexibility to work casual hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Willingness to enroll or complete relevant community services studies.
• 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  TCP Casual Case Support March 2025 (2).pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday, 15 August 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