Family Violence Intake & Brief Intervention Practitioner

  • Werribee, VIC, Australia, 3030
  • Fixed Term - Full time

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 VACCA Family Violence Program provides advocacy, referral and support to Aboriginal women and their children who are experiencing family violence. A range of support options are available that may include short-, medium- and long-term casework. As a key member of the Family Violence Team, you will support the team with the key functions of the program. 

About You

  • Commitment to and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
  • An awareness and understanding of family violence issues and the impacts on women, children and families in an Aboriginal context.
  • Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and Comprehensive (Level 1) understanding of MARAM framework
  • Previous experience in Family Violence sector and experience with administrative tasks in highly regarded
  • Demonstrated competencies in the application and use of Microsoft word applications and other data systems.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prepare reports, submissions, and other relevant documents

Requirements:

  • A tertiary qualification in Social Work, or a related discipline or a willingness to work towards an equivalent qualification 
  • You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver’s Licence, a current employment Working with Children Check card and a clear National Police Check 
  • Current COVID 19 vaccinations (highly 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 Download File Family Violence Intake and Brief Intervention Practitioner .pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 28th November 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

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