• Position    : Permanent, Full Time
• Location   : Preston
• Salary       : $110,389 to $112,541 depending on qualifications and experience plus superannuation and salary packaging options

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 Youth and Family Team Leader will be responsible for leading, guiding and supporting Youth and Family Support Workers in their day-to-day case management work, role modelling and maintaining high standards of practice and advocating for the best interests of each individual child and young person within the context of their family and community.

The role will provide culturally safe supervision, oversight of caseloads, professional development, team building, monitoring and areas of compliance, auditing, reporting, some data collection, program development and contribution to the ongoing quality improvement of the program. They must also be able to safely assess and manage risk within the program, ensuring all children and young people have up-to-date safety planning that is in line with best practice.

About You

• A strong commitment to VACCA’s values and purpose.
• The ability to collaborate with professionals, stakeholders, and the community, upholding the principles of Gamadji Balit, which include cultural identity, family participation, connection to country, mutual respect, and collective responsibility.
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures, understanding issues affecting Aboriginal people, and the diversity within Aboriginal communities, including staff.
• Experience working with Aboriginal families and children.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a culturally respectful and clear manner with staff, partners, and clients, including case notes, emails, and reports.
• Leadership experience in the child and family sector, providing support, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Knowledge of child and family welfare policies, legislation, and practices, especially regarding children in Residential Care.
• High-level organizational skills, including time management, planning, and teamwork.
• Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
• Leadership experience in Case Management, preferably with young people in Out of Home Care
• A relevant qualification in Social Work, Welfare or related field is required for this role, or equivalent experience. You may be required to complete additional training to meet the qualification requirements for Residential Care.
• Requirements: 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 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  Youth and Family Team Leader.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 8 September 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