- Position : Full Time - 2 Years Fixed Term
- 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
This rewarding role supports Aboriginal women on their journey towards wellbeing, stability, and self-determination. Managing a small caseload, you will provide culturally responsive case management, coordinate supports, advocate for clients, and strengthen connections to community. Working closely with justice and support services, you will help create positive opportunities and pathways for Aboriginal women to thrive.
About You
You are passionate about walking alongside Aboriginal women, supporting their strengths, choices and aspirations in a culturally safe and respectful way. You build genuine relationships grounded in trust, understanding and connection, and are committed to empowering women to achieve their goals and strengthen their wellbeing. Working collaboratively with families, community, support services and justice agencies, you provide advocacy, practical support and coordinated care that creates positive opportunities and lasting outcomes for Aboriginal women and their communities.
- Desirable:
- Qualifications within the Justice system is desirable.
- Diploma in Community Services.
- Case management experience.
- 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 7 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
