• Position    : Permanent - Full Time
• Location   : Seaford VIC 3198
• Salary      : $124,745 - $129,958 Based on level of experience, plus super
• Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated only position

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

Join us in walking alongside Aboriginal women, families and Community on their journey to safety and healing. As the Principal and Women’s Journey Walker, you will lead a dedicated team, provide cultural leadership, and support Community members impacted by family violence to access the services and support they need. Grounded in culture and strengths, this role helps empower families to make informed choices and create safer futures.

About You

You are a culturally strong and values driven leader with experience supporting Aboriginal children, women, men and families. You bring a deep understanding of family violence, child wellbeing and culturally safe practice, and are passionate about empowering Community through culture, connection and self determination. You excel at leading and mentoring staff, building strong partnerships across the service system, responding to risk, and supporting families to access the right services. Your approach is strengths based, client centred and grounded in the belief that culture is a powerful protective factor that supports healing, safety and wellbeing.

Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or equivalent qualifications (or willing to obtain) and;
  Extensive relevant experience or a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required.
• 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).

• The Support You Deserve
• 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 

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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  PWJW PD Seaford.pdf here to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Monday 2nd November 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