• Position    : Full time, Fixed term till 30 Jun 25
• Location   : DANDENONG
• Salary      : $124,840 to $129,756 plus Super & Benefits as listed below

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 position will provide culturally responsive practices to children and young people, assessing risk and needs for the infant, child, young person and family and supporting interventions for infants, children and young people and families accessing the services  

Working collaboratively with Anglicare Victoria Out of Home Care (OOHC) Child and Family Therapeutic Specialist the role will engage with children, young people and their families to ensure that their experiences and voices are heard in line with VACCA’s Cultural Therapeutic Ways to inform

The role will be located at the VACCA Southern Office in Dandenong

About You

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Bachelor or Master of Psychology, Social Work, Family Therapy or Occupational Therapy and eligibility for registration with the applicable professional association and post graduate qualifications with substantive relevant experience
• Experience working in Aboriginal led organisations and/or child protection or a children’s mental health service will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people
• Practice experience in the Child and Family sector or other relevant field, specifically with Aboriginal children and families
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant practice theories including as trauma informed practice, culturally therapeutic practice, Self-Determination and how these work in practice
• Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

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 to download the position description for this role.  Child and Family Cultural Therapeutic Specialist_Southern_Draft.pdf

Application closes by 7 Oct 24

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