• Position    : Permanent - Full Time
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• 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

This Team Leader role guides and supports the Family Violence Therapeutic and Case Management team, helping drive culturally safe and effective services for Aboriginal families. You’ll work closely with other VACCA programs, provide regular professional supervision, and oversee key program functions including data, reporting and brokerage. The role also builds strong relationships with sector partners and represents VACCA in family violence networks, contributing to a connected, collaborative service system.

About You

You’re a dynamic practice leader who delivers culturally safe, trauma‑informed support to Aboriginal children and families experiencing family violence. You guide and mentor staff with strong therapeutic leadership, keep services flowing through timely intake and case work, and build great partnerships across the sector. You’re organised, data‑savvy and always looking for ways to improve programs, strengthen best practice and develop culturally strong, innovative responses that make a real impact.

• Desirable: 
• Previous experience in Family Violence and Team leader role.
• MARAM Rating of these positions: Comprehensive, Tier Level 1
• Requirements:
• A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, family therapy, counselling or a related discipline and experience working within the Therapeutic space.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in similar role
• Valid Police Check, a 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  TL FVT CM PD.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 6 March 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