- Position : Full Time - Fixed Term (until December 2027)
- Location : Morewell/Gippsland
- 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
This rewarding role supports young people leaving care to build independent and meaningful lives. As their key worker, you'll provide culturally safe guidance, practical support, and advocacy, helping them achieve their goals in housing, education, employment, wellbeing, and connection to culture. Through the Housing First model, you'll empower young people to thrive in their own homes and communities.
About You
You are passionate about walking alongside Aboriginal young people as they build confidence, independence, and bright futures. Through a culturally safe and strengths based approach, you foster meaningful connections and provide practical support, advocacy, and encouragement across housing, education, employment, wellbeing, and community. You are committed to empowering young people to reach their goals and thrive in their homes, communities, and cultural identity.
- Desirable:
- Diploma of Community Services, Certificate 4 in Community Services
- Requirements:
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in the Out of Home Care and/or Housing sectors.
- 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 Friday 31st July 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
