• Position    : Fixed Term - Full time 12 months
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $97,377 - $101,787 based on level of experience, plus super
• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position

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

Play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care by strengthening their cultural connections and ensuring their voices and families are central to decision-making. This includes facilitating Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making meetings, creating and reviewing cultural plans, and supporting carers to connect children to their culture, community, and services while educating them about Aboriginal history and contemporary issues. This role is about fostering cultural pride, belonging, and meaningful connections.

About You

Work collaboratively with DFFH and care teams to assess and support the cultural needs of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care. This includes co-convening Family Decision Making meetings with Elders, developing Cultural Support Plans, advising professionals, educating carers, and maintaining accurate case management records and data. Ensure cultural heritage is respected and incorporated into decision-making while promoting ongoing professional development and teamwork.

• Requirements: 
• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-designated position
• Experience or formal qualifications in social work, family support, or family welfare are desirable. 
• 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 connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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   Cultural Connections Worker P.D.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Tuesday 17 December 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 well-being 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 before commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal-opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy