- 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) 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
Join VACCA’s Family Services team and make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families. As a Case Manager, you’ll walk alongside families, building strong, trusting relationships and empowering them to share their stories in their own way.
Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support that strengthens family wellbeing and promotes self determination. By collaborating closely with parents, carers and community partners, you’ll help create positive outcomes for children and families through compassion, advocacy and meaningful connection.
About You
You are passionate about walking alongside Aboriginal children and families with empathy, respect and cultural understanding. You know how to build trust through genuine connection and trauma-informed practice, helping families feel heard, safe and empowered to share their stories in their own way.
You bring experience supporting families to build confidence, strengthen parenting and life skills, and connect with culture, community and opportunities for healing. Working collaboratively with children, parents, carers and key partners, you create safe spaces where families can grow in strength, resilience and hope while actively shaping the decisions that impact their lives.
- Desirable:
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker and/or substantial experience in these fields
- 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 Sunday 28th 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
