• Position    : Permanent - Full Time
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $106,389 - $111,092 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

The role oversees the delivery of the Wilam Support Service Homelessness Program, Balit Baggarrook Women’s Diversion Program, and Koorie Men’s Diversion Program. These programs provide case-managed support tailored to the needs of Aboriginal individuals, addressing key issues through a culturally informed approach. The role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including VACCA programs, Justice Practice Leads, government departments, courts, and both Aboriginal and mainstream support services. This position plays a pivotal role in integrating cultural understanding into justice and social support initiatives.

About You

This role oversees the daily operations of the Wilam Homelessness Support Service, Balit Baggarrook Women’s Diversion Program, and Koorie Men’s Diversion Program. It involves planning and implementing programs with the Program Manager, ensuring services align with departmental standards and practice frameworks. The position provides leadership and supervision to caseworkers, addresses staff development and wellbeing, and ensures high-quality service delivery to Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities. Responsibilities also include meeting funding and compliance targets, coordinating reporting activities, fostering strong inter-agency relationships, collaborating with child protection, and maintaining expertise in relevant policies and legislation.

• Requirements:

• It is desirable for the applicant to hold a tertiary qualification in social work, youth work, psychology or a related discipline and have at least three years’ experience in the child and family services system.

• An understanding of the Child Protection system.

•  Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

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 connections with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available in 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 a current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.

Please click here  TEAM LEADER WSS KMDP KWDP .pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 14th February 2025

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