• Position    : Permanent, Full Time
• Location   : Preston
• Salary      :  $110,110.00 - $114,980.32 + 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 oversees the day-to-day management of the Link-Up Victoria program. This position directs the team in managing intake, referral, and engagement processes, utilising strong computer and writing skills to maintain database accuracy and generate reports. By providing regular professional supervision, training, and support, the Team Leader supports staff to deliver a high-quality, culturally responsive service.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• A sound understanding and working knowledge of Aboriginal culture and the issues related to Stolen Generations.
• The capacity to ensure the voice and rights of Stolen Generations and their families are upheld.
• A demonstrated ability to mentor staff by providing them with relevant information, support, feedback about their work, and opportunities for professional development.
• A demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team as well as providing leadership to a team and capacity to allocate tasks and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with staff and clients using trauma informed and cultural safe practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge about Stolen Generations and the impacts of trauma, loss and grief.
• Experience working with Stolen Generations
• Experience working as a therapist or similar role

Requirements

• A relevant qualification in family therapy, social work, family services, or similar is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver’s Licence, a current employment Working With Children Check card and a clear National Police Check
• 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 below to download the position description for this role. 

 Team Leader Link-Up PD.pdf

Application closes by 22nd July 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