• Position    : Permanent - Full Time 
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $88,099 - $94,791 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 vision 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 dedicated to advocating for and supporting Aboriginal women and their children affected by family violence. Through the Family Violence Program, a comprehensive range of support services is offered, including short-, medium-, and long-term case management tailored to individual needs.

About You

This role involves providing culturally and trauma-informed support to Aboriginal women and children impacted by family violence. It includes receiving referrals from various sources, conducting initial assessments using MARAM frameworks, and developing comprehensive safety and care plans. The position delivers wraparound case management, mentoring, and psychoeducation on family violence, parenting, and healthy relationships. It also involves advocacy, active referrals to relevant services, and assistance with legal processes and flexible support packages. Ongoing engagement occurs in safe, comfortable environments for clients. Administrative duties include accurate data entry, case documentation, and court support. The role also fosters strong partnerships with service providers and contributes to regional networks addressing family violence.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in social work (or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualification in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy, with significant lived experience relevant to the work
•  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 a 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 Islander 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 prior to applying.

Please click here  Family Violence Case Worker - North - Aug 2025.pdfto download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday, 19 September 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