• Position    : Permanent, Full Time
• Location   : Chirnside Park
• Salary      : Between $100,783 to $102,955 based on qualifications and 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

The role of Lakidjeka (ACSASS) Senior Case Advisor will be responsible for providing advice and support to inform the respectful engagement of families, risk and other assessments, planning, monitoring, and reviews undertaken by child protection. The role will provide an Aboriginal and cultural perspective on all risk and safety assessments, and support child protection to engage Aboriginal children and families in a fair and respectful manner to improve case management and decision-making processes concerning Aboriginal children. The role will advocate for the rights and the best interests of Aboriginal children in all assessments, planning and decision making and at court as well as Support Aboriginal families to meet with child protection and understand the legal processes.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an ability to share this knowledge with child protection and other services.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting on Aboriginal families that lead to child protection involvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with child protection and other services to advocate for the child and support the best interests of children.
• Ability to build and maintain the relationship with child protection and other members of child or young persons’ care team. Navigate and problem solve any conflict amongst these key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risk of harm to children and young people and undertake risk assessments within a cultural framework.
• Ability to support less experienced staff preparing for and attending court matters.
• Requirements: Tertiary Qualifications in Community Service, Social Work or Psychology with 3 years experience, 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 

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 Case Advisor - Lakidjeka - Chirnside Park - L5.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 7 December 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