• Position    : Permanent - Part Time 
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $85,120 - $91,586 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

The Koorie Connect program offers information, advice, and casework for clients with complex needs in Melbourne's Northern metropolitan area. The Caseworker provides phone, office visits, and outreach support, aiming to deliver holistic, wrap-around services. This includes assessing client goals, developing a plan, and connecting them with the right services.

About You

Provide intensive casework, including assessment, goal setting, and advocacy, to support individuals and families in achieving their goals. Build relationships with service providers to improve access for Aboriginal people and maintain accurate client data on CSnet. Follow VACCA's policies and participate in meetings, team support, professional development, and other duties as directed.

Requirements: 

• Diploma in Community Services or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

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 

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.

Please click here  Koorie Connect Case Worker - L4 - Northern.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 24 January 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