• Position: Permanent, Full Time
• Location: Morwell
• Salary: $88,099 - $94,791 plus superannuation and salary package 

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 Kurnai Homelessness Service provides support to people aged over 25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness within the Baw Baw/Latrobe Valley catchment area. The program provides case management, advocacy, outreach, support and referral.

About You

• Commitment to and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• A TAFE or tertiary qualification in a relevant field along with demonstrated experience would be highly considered
• Experience and the ability to work in a culturally respectful manner with the Community member to achieve the best possible housing outcome.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a range of interventions with people who have complex needs and behaviours. The ability to apply a flexible, non-judgmental and empowering approach to service delivery and work in Community.
• A proven ability to negotiate and advocate on behalf of the Community member with other stakeholders, real estate agencies and housing providers.
• An ability to work effectively with Aboriginal organisations, government departments and community service organizations.
• A sound knowledge of the housing sector, VCAT processes, REIV processes.
• A willingness to participate in training programs and in supervision.
• 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)

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 below to download the position description for this role. 

 Kurnai Initial Assessment PD .pdf

Application closes by 1st February 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