• Position    : Full time, Fixed Term position till June 2027
• Location   :  Werribee
• Salary      :  $92,286.48 - $99,294.52, plus super and salary packaging

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

VACCA’s Early Help program is integrated within the family support services and this service is available to all children and families in our community and provide a culturally safe place for families who are vulnerable to participate in activities with their children alongside strong Aboriginal Community members.

They also provide a supportive place of mentoring and peer support. The Early Help program is a part of a collaborative, place based model with a focus on: intentional based learning and play; facilitating positive parent-child interactions and parental skill development; supporting child development, school readiness and ; developing cultural knowledge and identity of children and families; participation of Elders, Community members and artists to develop strong connections to culture and Community; providing information about services including maternal child health; linking in with partnership programs such as Tweedle.

About You

• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities 
• A sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal people
• An ability to work in a culturally respectful, trauma informed manner with Aboriginal children, their families and communities to ensure that cultural connections are fostered and maintained 
• An understanding of developmental milestones across the years 
• Ability to build parental confidence and competence to respond positively to parenting challenges 
• An ability to work effectively with Aboriginal organisations, government departments and community service organisations
• Well-developed case management skills including assessment, case planning and risk assessment.
• Experience or formal Qualification in children services, early childhood education, community services and social work are desirable. It is expected that applicants be willing to undertake a Diploma or other relevant training in the course of their role, this would be supported and facilitated by VACCA
• Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Victorian 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 to download the position description for this role.  Early Help Practitioner PD.pdf

Application closes by August 23, 2026

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