• Position    : Fixed Term Full Time until June 2028
• Location   : Werribee
• Salary      : $88,099 - $94,791 + SUPER + NFP 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

The Initial Assessment and Planning worker will provide culturally appropriate housing assistance, advocacy and referrals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families experiencing homelessness, housing stress or barriers to accessing services. The IAP Worker is responsible for providing culturally safe, client centred supports to Aboriginal and Tores Strait Islander individuals and families seeking access to housing and homelessness services.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose.
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated understanding in working with Aboriginal families and children
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate and respectful way with a range of stakeholders including staff, Government and agency partners and clients
• High-level written and computer use ability, including demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel and Powerpoint

Requirements

• 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)
• Minimum 12 months experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, experience with housing and homelessness and/or in related field and have knowledge of local housing pathways and community support networks.

Desirable

• Certificate III or above in Community Services or similar discipline

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  Support Worker IAP PD.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 3rd March 2026 - Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis

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