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Senior Family Services Case Manager

    • Wodonga, VIC, Australia, 3690
    • Fixed Term - Full time
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          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

          This position is responsible for providing and innovative, intensive wrap around outreach family support service to children or young people in engaging and supporting their families and the children themselves via creative strengths-based evidence informed intervention strategies, conducting outreach and home visits, contributing to risk assessments and facilitating referrals to other VACCA programs or external agencies as required, maintaining both electronic and written case management systems in line with DFFH legislative and VACCA policy requirements.
           

          About You

          • Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
          • Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, along with awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities, and commitment to continually build knowledge in this area.
          • Demonstrated awareness of family violence issues and the impacts on women, children and families - The ability to apply flexible, non-judgmental and empowering approach to service delivery

           

          Requirements

          • Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker and/or substantial experience in these fields is desirable.
          • A minimum 3-5yrs experience as a Practitioner in a relevant field that supports an understanding of child development and family functioning including theories of attachment, intergenerational and personal trauma as well as relevant risk assessment frameworks, service responses and interventions in working with vulnerable families.
          • You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver’s Licence and a current employment working with children check card. - Current COVID-19 vaccinations 

          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 

           We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

          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 Download File Senior Family Services Case Manager.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

           

          Application closes by 2nd February 2026 - Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

          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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