• Position    : Permanent - Part Time (19 Hours Per Week)
• Location   : Chirnside Park VIC 3116
• Salary      : $92,286 - $99,294 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

As a Better Futures Youth Worker, you will walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people as they transition from care to adulthood. Through a culturally strong and strengths-based approach, you will support young people to stay connected to culture, community and identity while helping them achieve their goals in education, employment, health and wellbeing, housing, life skills and social connections. Your work will empower young people to build confidence, independence and a strong future grounded in culture and belonging.

About You

You are passionate about empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to have a strong voice in shaping their future and achieving their goals. You build genuine relationships with young people, families and support networks, helping strengthen connections to culture, community and identity. Through mentoring, advocacy and practical support, you guide young people to build confidence, independence and the skills they need to thrive. You are a collaborative team member who values accountability, maintains high-quality records, and is committed to delivering culturally safe services that create positive and lasting outcomes for young people.

• Desirable:
• Diploma in Community Services
• Experience in working with Youth who have lived in Outer Home Care.
  Demonstrated understanding working with a trauma-informed approach in strength-based model
• An understanding of the available resources and services in Inner and Outer Eastern Metro areas
  An understanding of the Better Futures Advantage Thinking Model, Home Stretch and flexible support packages.
• Requirements:
• Certificate IV in Community Services and/or Youth Work
  Where a degree is commenced but not completed, salary will be fixed at Award Level 4 until successful completion
• 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   Better Futures youth worker PD 05082026 (3).pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 4th September 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.