• Position    : Fixed Ter, Full Time until 30/06/2028
• Location   : Preston
• Salary      :  $115,337 - $120,440 + SUPER + NFP Salary Packaging

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 Team Leader will manage a culturally safe justice support team who provide trauma-informed, holistic therapeutic case management for Aboriginal young people engaged with the justice system including access to culturally strengthening care and support to meet the person’s immediate needs, including referrals to support social emotional wellbeing, health, education and employment pathways.  Specialised training will be provided.

About You

• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the justice system in Victoria.
• Understanding complex challenges contributing to young people's offending and ability to provide support which may mitigate these underlying factors.
• Experience in case management with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or vulnerable groups.
• Demonstrated positive experience working and engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families and young people.

Desirable

• Relevant degree or certifications in case management and/or therapeutic practices (i.e. Trauma-informed Care, Mental Health and AOD, Domestic Violence, Social Work, Community Development or other relevant areas).

Requirements

• 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  Bail Justice TL PD.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 22nd September 2026 - This ad is subject to close upon completion of the recruitment process

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