• Position    : Fixed Term, Full Time (12 months)
• Location   : Wodonga and Wangaratta
• Salary      : $92,286 - $99,294 + 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 Case Manager is expected to provide all aspects of case management and provide ongoing support to parents, carers and children involved in statutory placements, this includes directly supporting parents and carers, visits to the children in care placements and identifying the training and support needs of parents and carers, particularly non-Aboriginal kinship carers in terms of their cultural competence and connection to the Aboriginal community.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice experience in the child welfare field.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying risks in case management/work practice and implementing procedures to minimise/eliminate negative outcomes and improve practice.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing accurate documents and reports e.g., case notes, incidents reports, court reports, work reports that meet audience needs.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate/negotiate for children, parents and families in ways which advance organisational objectives.

Desirable

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker and/or substantial experience in the field.

Requirements

• Where a degree is commenced but not completed, salary will be fixed at Award Level 3 until successful completion
• You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver’s Licence, a current employment Working With Children Check card and a clear National Police Check
• 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  Kinship PD.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 10th September - This ad is subject to close upon completion of the recruitment process

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