• Position    : Permanent - Full Time
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $76,376 - $81,906 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’s Koorie Families as First Educators program (Balert Gerrbik) empowers Aboriginal families to support their children’s early learning, development, and strong cultural identity through home visits and group sessions.
As a Case Worker, you will walk alongside up to 8 families, providing culturally safe, trauma-informed support that strengthens parent-child relationships, promotes school readiness, and affirms Aboriginal child-rearing practices. You’ll help families connect with Community, culture, and services such as maternal and child health, while nurturing each child’s sense of belonging and identity.

About You

The Balert Gerrbik Case Worker walks alongside Aboriginal families, nurturing children’s growth through cultural connection, storytelling, and shared learning. Rooted in Aboriginal ways of being, the role supports parenting, early development, and wellbeing through home visits, group sessions, and guidance from Elders. With a focus on cultural safety, the Case Worker strengthens identity, promotes self-care, and helps families access services while honouring the spirit of Community and the wisdom of our old people.

• Requirements:
• Early Years Education qualifications: Certificate III / Certificate IV Early Childhood Education desirable.
• Diploma in Community Services desirable.
• Case management experience.

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  KFFE Caseworker PD Oct 2025.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 14 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