- Position : Permanent - Full Time
- Location : Preston VIC 3072
- Salary : $88,099 - $94,791 based on level of experience, plus super
The Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) are 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
Every day, you’ll walk alongside Aboriginal women and families as they rebuild safety, stability and hope after family violence. Through culturally safe and compassionate support, you’ll help community members navigate challenges, strengthen wellbeing and reconnect with the services and supports they need to move forward.
Working as part of VACCA’s Northern Family Violence team, you’ll provide holistic case management including safety planning, advocacy, outreach, court support and referrals, while building strong relationships with community, services and internal programs to create positive outcomes for families.
About You
You are passionate about walking alongside Aboriginal women and children as they navigate safety, healing and stability after family violence. Through culturally safe, flexible and trauma-informed support, you build strong relationships with community, advocate for access to services and help families feel supported every step of the way.
You thrive in both outreach and team environments, bring strong case management and risk assessment skills, and understand the importance of accurate documentation, collaboration and reflective practice in delivering meaningful outcomes for community.
- Desirable:
- Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and the MARAM framework
- Multi Agency Risk Assessment Management
- Knowledge of the CSnet data reporting system
- Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline or willingness to obtain
- 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.
Application closes by Sunday 21 June 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
