• Position    : Permanent Full Time
• Location   : Melton & Werribee 
• Salary      :  $76,376 - $81,906 + 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

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and
  purpose.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and values.
• Ability to work respectfully and competently with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and community.
• An understanding of trauma informed practices and how to deliver culturally safe services to families and community.
• Demonstrated experience collaboration with Aboriginal organisations, government departments and community service organisations and ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication
  skills.

Desirable

• Experience or formal qualifications in Community Services are beneficial. Candidates should be willing to pursue a Diploma or Certificate relevant training in Community Services.
• Experience in working in partnership with a range of stakeholders and the ability to demonstrate how you are able to support client outcomes.

Requirements

• Valid Police Check, a Victorian 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. 

 Koorie Connect & Emergency Relief Support Worker PD.pdf

Application closes by 18th May 2026 - Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis

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