• Position    : Permanent - Full Time
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $110,110 - $114,980 based on level of experience, plus super
• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position

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

About You

You’re an experienced leader with a strong understanding of child welfare and Aboriginal cultural safety. You excel at managing programs and staff, building partnerships with government and community organisations, and advocating for Aboriginal children and families. You’re hands-on, ready to travel between regions, supervise teams, manage caseloads, and provide expert advice in complex child protection matters. You’re committed to embedding cultural frameworks, ensuring compliance, and driving high quality service delivery through collaboration, training, and continuous improvement.

• Requirements: 
• A relevant tertiary qualification in the field such as Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology or Community Services and/or extensive relevant experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, sufficient to perform the duties required.
• Preparedness to participate in an after-hours on call service.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in/with the Child Protection System.
• 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 

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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  Lakidjeka Team Leader - Preston.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 30 Jan 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