- Position : Full Time - Fixed Term 12 Months
- Location : Morwell VIC 3840 (Hybrid)
- Salary : $115,337 - $120,440 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
The Team Leader, Education & Family Support provides leadership and oversight across a range of family and early years programs, ensuring children and families receive culturally responsive, strengths based, trauma-informed support. Leading a team of case managers, family workers, facilitators and educators, the role drives high-quality service delivery while championing the best interests of children, strengthening family connections and promoting cultural wellbeing. The position may also undertake direct client work and contribute to the growth and development of new and emerging programs.
About You
You are a value driven leader with a strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, communities and the issues impacting children, young people and families. You bring experience working across child and family services, with a sound knowledge of child development, trauma-informed practice and risk management. A collaborative and capable people leader, you build strong partnerships, support high-quality practice and guide teams to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Committed to cultural safety, accountability and continuous improvement, you lead with integrity and always advocate for decisions that are in the best interests of the child.
- Desirable:
- At least 2 years’ experience working in a client-facing role in the family services sector
- Experience working directly or indirectly within leadership roles
- Experience working in Aboriginal organisations and with Aboriginal communities
- Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology and/or Child and Family Welfare or an equivalent related to community services or willingness to obtain.
- Requirements: 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 14 August 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
