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 Case Manager, reporting to the Team Leader, will manage a caseload of children under VACCA’s care and lead investigations into new child protection reports. They will assess and recommend if a child requires protection and work closely with children, families, and the community to ensure safety and well-being. Guided by cultural values, the role aims to restore the circles of care central to Aboriginal child protection. The Senior Case Manager will support the team, handle complex cases, and perform higher duties, making a meaningful impact on Aboriginal children and families.
About You
The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to VACCA’s values and take a leadership role in promoting them both internally and externally. They should have an in-depth understanding of Aboriginal cultures, key issues affecting these communities, and a commitment to continuous learning. The candidate must possess effective communication and negotiation skills with Aboriginal children and families, using culturally appropriate approaches. Experience working with children and families impacted by trauma, understanding child development, attachment, and trauma, along with knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and investigative techniques, is essential. Strong collaboration and report-writing skills are also required.
What we can offer you
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 before applying.
Please click here Nugel Snr case manager PD.pdf to download the position description for this role.
Application closes by Friday 18th October 2024
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.
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