• Position    : Fixed Term - Full Time (12 Months)
• Location   : Gipplsland 
• Salary      : $100,783 - $105,349 based on level of experience, plus super.

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 Tenancy and Risk Worker supports Aboriginal people across Inner Gippsland to sustain safe and stable housing. The role provides culturally appropriate, strengths-based case management to those at risk of tenancy loss due to challenges such as financial stress, mental health, substance use, or community issues. Working closely with clients, families, and services, the position delivers responsive, holistic support and flexible brokerage to help secure and maintain long term housing.

About You

You are a compassionate and proactive practitioner with the ability to support tenants facing complex challenges and keep them safely housed. You bring strong case management skills, the confidence to advocate and negotiate on behalf of clients, and the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders, community services, and housing providers. With a sound understanding of tenancy processes and relevant legislation, you can provide clear advice, prepare documentation, and guide clients through systems such as VCAT. You are organised, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering culturally safe, responsive support while maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for community.

Requirements:

• Previous work experience in the Tenancy or Residential or Housing services and/or experience working with Aboriginal children, families and communities in statutory services.
• Minimum requirement of Diploma of Community Services or other appropriate tertiary qualification/s and/or experience relevant to this position.
• 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 

 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  Senior Tenancy and Risk Workr PD.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 5th June 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