• Position    : Permanent Full Time
• Location   : Wangaratta & Wodonga
• Salary      : $110,110 - $114,980 + 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

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager (Care Services), the Team Leader of the Targeted Care Package (TCP) program will assume a crucial leadership role at VACCA's Ovens Murray region. This position entails overseeing the day-to-day management of the TCP program and supervising a team of Key Workers. The Team Leader will ensure the efficient delivery of services within a culturally informed framework, with a central focus on Connection to Culture and VACCA’s Cultural Therapeutic Ways.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
• Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children with experience in child and family sector
  Demonstrated experience and ability in the provision of a high standard of case management practice.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, conduct staff appraisals, mentor staff by providing them with relevant information, support, feedback about their work, and opportunities for professional development

Desirable

• Relevant qualification in diploma or degree or equivalent in Youth Work, Social Work, Social Welfare Sector, or the like will be desirable.
• Minimum 2 years of Case Management experience in the Child, Youth and Family sector.

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  TCP TL PD.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 25th March 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