• Position    : Permanent - Full Time
• Location   : Morwell
• Salary      : $110,110 - $114,980 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

In this role, you will lead a dedicated team walking alongside Aboriginal women and children on their journey to safety, healing and strength. You will provide guidance, support and cultural leadership to Family Violence Specialist Case Managers, ensuring families receive responsive, trauma-informed care through crisis support, refuge services and case management. Working closely with internal programs and community partners, you will nurture strong connections, support staff growth and help create pathways that empower families to thrive and stay connected to culture, community and Country.

About You

You are a passionate and culturally grounded leader who supports Aboriginal women, children and families to find safety, healing and strength. You bring experience in trauma-informed practice, leading teams, building strong community partnerships and delivering high-quality family violence services that create lasting positive outcomes.

• Desirable:
• A Bachelor level qualification in Family Violence, Child Welfare, or a related discipline
  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role
• 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  PD FV TL Morwell V00168.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Sunday 19th July 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