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TCP Support Worker - Casual

  • 1 Birallee Pl , Wodonga, VIC, Australia, 3691
  • Casual

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 the Case Support Worker is to work cooperatively with Care Services case managers, under the direction of the Targeted Care Packages  Team Leader, Culturally respectful support to clients and / or carers by supporting them to undertake tasks these tasks may include; transporting and supporting children and carers to attend appointments, activities and contact with family. The role will include administrative tasks such as; filling, entering data and case noting. These activities are undertaken within the framework of each child’s case plan.

About You

  • Demonstrated understanding in working with Aboriginal families and children.
  • Growing knowledge and/or lived experience with an understanding of Child Protection and out of home care system.
  • Some experience working with young people who have complex needs and behaviours and the ability to engage with young people with varying interests and abilities.
  • Sound administration skills – including ability to record case notes, maintain files, use computer databases.
  • Excellent time management skills, communication skills, reliability, accountability, and commitment to high quality client service
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.
  • Relevant qualifications, such as a certificate in community services (or working towards).

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. 

Download File Case Support Worker - Care Services - L3 - Casual.pdf

Application closes by May 22, 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

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