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Team Leader Specialised Family Services

  • Werribee, VIC, Australia, 3030
  • Permanent - Full time
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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 role will work closely with the Western VACCA, Senior Program Manager in liaising with relevant stakeholders to maintain positive relationships and ensure intake, referrals, case management and reporting responsibilities and any other compliance requirements are met.

About You

  • Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
  • 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 knowledge and understanding of policies, legislation, current reforms relevant to family services operations.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of culturally safe case management practices, child development, and risk assessment.
  • In-depth knowledge of the NDIS operational model and NDIS planning process.
  • Ability to support and direct networking, connection and events relating to the community connector roles.

Desirable

  • Relevant qualification in social work, youth work, psychology or related discipline and at least three years’ experience in the child and family service system.
  • Minimum 2 years of 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 Download File TL Specialised Family Services.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 23rd April 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

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