• Position    : Permanent - Full Time
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $110,110 - $114,980 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

VACCA Investigators are crucial in safeguarding Aboriginal children and families by investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, adhering to legal and cultural guidelines to ensure safe and thorough investigations, while collaborating with other professionals to prevent harm and promote wellbeing.

About You

A skilled Investigator with extensive experience in handling complex cases, and applying principles of natural justice and procedural fairness. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, alongside excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, empathize, and adapt language to diverse audiences. A collaborative team player, capable of offering support while being mindful of individual differences. Proficient in prioritising tasks, managing workload, and building effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Strong computer literacy, with intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

• Requirements: 
• Certificate IV in Government (Investigations), or other professional investigation training (i.e. Diploma of Government Investigations, police training, Child Protection) and/or equivalent investigation or child, youth and family or care service experience. Or the willingness to undertake relevant studies.
• 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 here   PD VACCA Investigator Sept 25 .pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 3rd October 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