Youth and Family Team Leader

Youth and Family Team Leader – VACCA (Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency)

Location: Preston, VIC, Australia

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $110,389 to $112,541 depending on qualifications and experience, plus superannuation and salary packaging options

Application status: Open to applicants

• Lead, guide and support Youth and Family Support Workers in day-to-day case management, modelling high standards of practice and advocating for the best interests of each child and young person within their family and community.
• Provide culturally safe supervision, oversee caseloads, support professional development, team building, monitoring, compliance, auditing, reporting, data collection, program development and ongoing quality improvement of the program.
• Assess and manage risk within the program and ensure up-to-date safety planning for all children and young people in line with best practice.

• A relevant qualification in Social Work, Welfare or related field, or equivalent experience; you may be required to complete additional training to meet qualification requirements for Residential Care.
• Leadership experience in the child and family sector, including providing support, feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Knowledge of child and family welfare policies, legislation and practices, especially regarding children in Residential Care.
• Strong and clear verbal and written communication skills within a culturally respectful context with staff, partners and clients (including case notes, emails and reports).
• Experience working with Aboriginal families and children; awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures and diversity within Aboriginal communities and staff.
• Ability to collaborate with professionals, stakeholders and the community, upholding Gamadji Balit principles: cultural identity, family participation, connection to country, mutual respect and collective responsibility.
• High-level organizational skills, including time management, planning and teamwork; flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster as applicable), Working with Children Check for paid employment (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

• A supportive environment with comprehensive induction
• Regular internal supervision and professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for work-related travel
• Employee support and wellbeing programs
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work with and build connection to the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport access for you and your family

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume. Please view the Position Description prior to applying. Download the position description: Youth and Family Team

Application closes by 8 September 2025.

VACCA is committed to Aboriginal self-determination, dignity and equality, and to treating all individuals with respect regardless of cultural background, abilities, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identities or spiritual beliefs. VACCA is a child-safe organisation; successful applicants will undergo a National Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement and periodically after.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer with a smoke-free workplace policy.