• Position    : Fixed Term Full Time (12 months)
• Location   :Chirnside Park
• Salary      : $88,099 to $94,791 base on experience, plus super and salary packaging options 

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

This position is responsible for assisting young Aboriginal people who are at risk of or subject to Youth Justice involvement to support culturally led pro social activities or meet conditions of their statutory or diversionary orders while remaining in the community. This program aims to reduce offending or reoffending behaviour and engage with the young Aboriginal person during any period spent in Youth Justice custody. This position allows staff to work with Aboriginal youth as a diversionary intervention to prevent them entering a pathway into youth justice.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose.
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to increase your understanding of the Youth Justice system in Victoria.
• Understanding of issues contributing to young people offending & ability to develop programs which mitigate them.
• High level interpersonal skills including verbal communication, written skills, and advocacy skills.
• Experience in case management with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or vulnerable groups.
• Demonstrated positive experience working and engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families, and young people.
• High level of empathy and problem-solving ability.
• 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 

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  Koorie Youth Justice - Eastern - L4.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 19 July 2026

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