- Position : Permanent - Full Time
- Location : Dandenong
- Salary : $105,570 - $110,350 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 Senior Case Manager, you will support children, young people, and carers by managing complex cases and ensuring quality outcomes. Working alongside the Team Leader, you will mentor and support team members, contribute to audits and compliance activities, and help strengthen our Out of Home Care services through collaboration, guidance, and shared learning.
About You
You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal children, young people, and families to achieve strong and positive outcomes. With experience managing complex casework, you bring a trauma informed and culturally safe approach, strong risk assessment skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships with children, families, carers, and stakeholders. You enjoy mentoring and supporting others, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and are confident representing clients, contributing to quality practice, and supporting leadership across Out of Home Care services.
- Requirements:
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Youth Case Management and/or Social Worker
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in child, youth and family welfare experience
- 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 Monday 14th 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
