• Position    : Permanent - Full Time
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $85,120 - $91,586 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 Foster Care Program delivers a culturally safe and trauma-informed service dedicated to supporting Aboriginal children and young people in foster care placements. Focused on well-being and cultural responsiveness, the program extends its support to the children's families and their foster carers. VACCA prioritises reuniting children with their parents and extended families whenever possible. Case Managers play a pivotal role by providing casework and case management services, conducting visits, supporting foster carers, and implementing tailored Cultural Support Plans to ensure the holistic care and cultural connection of each child.

About You

Provide casework and case management for Aboriginal children in out-of-home care using a trauma-informed approach. Responsibilities include regular placement visits, supporting foster carers with cultural guidance, developing Cultural Support Plans, facilitating family contact, and identifying children’s needs through the Looking After Children framework. Maintain accurate client data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Flexible hours and managing kinship or targeted care placements may be required.

• Requirements: 
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker - Where a degree is commenced but not completed, salary will be fixed at Award Level 3 until successful completion.
• 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 

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 before applying.

Please click here  Foster Care Case Manager - February 2025.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Monday, 24 March 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