- Position : Full Time - Fixed Term until 30 June 2027
- Location : Dandenong / Frankston
- 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
Lead a welcoming and culturally safe intake service that connects Aboriginal children and families with the support they need. You'll work closely with community partners and VACCA teams to ensure every family receives a timely response and positive experience.
About You
You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal children, families and communities through a culturally safe and responsive approach. You bring strong relationship building skills and can work collaboratively with families, community members, schools, hospitals, Child Protection, The Orange Door and other key partners. You are confident coordinating referrals, assessing family needs and connecting families with the right supports in a timely way. With strong organisational and communication skills, you can manage intake processes, maintain accurate records, support quality practice across teams and contribute to continuous improvement. You are committed to self determination and empowering families to achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.
- Desirable:
- Substantial experience working in a client-facing role in the family services sector.
- Experience working directly or indirectly with intake functions and processes.
- 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 Monday 7th September
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
