• Position    : Fixed Term - Full time 12 Months
• Location: Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $97,377 - $101,787 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 Navigator Case Worker will support young people disengaged from education by working within a multidisciplinary team across VACCA, Jesuit Social Services, and Anglicare. Based in Brunswick and Preston, the role involves assessment, educational planning, and ongoing support. It focuses on re-engaging students, developing individual plans, and building partnerships with local agencies to improve outcomes.

About You

The role focuses on providing trauma-informed support and advocacy for young people and their families, with a strong emphasis on cultural connection and educational re-engagement. It involves coordinating engagement programs, sourcing culturally relevant learning resources, and supporting parents and carers. The position also includes developing individual learning and re-engagement plans, attending student group meetings, and contributing to educational assessments. Building strong partnerships with schools, service providers, and local agencies is key, along with mentoring team members and participating in VACCA programs and cultural events.

• Requirements:
• Hold a tertiary qualification in Community Services, Education, Social Work or similar.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the Education system.
• 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 a 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 a current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

Please click here  Case Worker - Education Navigator - L5 PD.pdfto, to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 4 July 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