• Position    : Fixed Term - Full Time 12 Months 
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $88,099 - $94,791 Based on level of experience, plus super
• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated 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

The Senior Advisor – Cultural Support Planning supports strong cultural connections for Aboriginal children and young people in out of home care. Working alongside care teams, the role guides the development and review of high quality cultural support plans.
Partnering with VACCA leaders, Child Protection and community agencies, the Senior Advisor provides specialist cultural guidance, builds practitioner capability and supports meaningful engagement with culture, community and local services.

About You

You are an experienced practitioner who leads with VACCA values and brings strong cultural knowledge to your work. You support and mentor care teams, provide expert advice on complex and sensitive matters, and work respectfully with Aboriginal children, families and communities to strengthen cultural support planning. You collaborate confidently with internal and external partners, including Child Protection, contribute positively to shared decision making, and use research, professional networks and systems to deliver high‑quality, timely outcomes.

• Desirable:
• A recognised social work or related welfare/behavioral science qualification with a focus on child development, family dynamics and/or trauma, and relevant practice experience.
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge in child protection and out‑of‑home care.
• 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 

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 here  Senior Advisor - CSP PD 2026 .pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 17 April 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