• Position    : Fixed Term, Full Time 
• Location   : Morwell
• Salary      : $97,377.80 - $101,787.92 plus superannuation 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 providing group interventions and case management for men who have perpetrated family violence, addressing anger management and cultural healing. The Men’s FV group work facilitator will deliver Group Work Programs for male family violence perpetrators, applying sound theoretical and practical expertise addressing accountability and behavioural change. The worker will collaborate with Aboriginal communities and families, enhance referral pathways, and support the leadership and identity development of young Aboriginal men.

About You

• Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose 
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
• Understanding of the dynamics and impact of family violence for Aboriginal families
• Experience and ability to work with Aboriginal organisations and communities and a proven ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal Men and their families  
• A demonstrated understanding of the men's behaviour changes process and the gendered nature of family violence
• Sound knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, Information Sharing and Multi Agency Risk Assessment Framework (MARAM). 
• Demonstrated understanding of culturally appropriate service responses for Aboriginal clients.
• Ability to provide a flexible service delivery model, including after-hours support, outreach and wraparound services and community supports and outcomes for Aboriginal men
• Requirements: 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  Mens Perpetrator Group Worker - Morwell - May 2025.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 5 June 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