Case Worker

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Full time
Case Worker - Family Violence at VACCA

Join to apply for the Case Worker - Family Violence role at VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency.

Location: Preston, VIC, Australia 3072

Employment type: Permanent - Full time

Salary: $88,099 - $94,791 based on level of experience, plus super

About The Organisation

VACCA is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. It is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia, committed to providing support, service and advocacy for children and other vulnerable members of the community.

About The Role

This role is dedicated to advocating for and supporting Aboriginal women and their children affected by family violence. Through the Family Violence Program, a comprehensive range of support services is offered, including short-, medium-, and long-term case management tailored to individual needs.

About You

This role involves providing culturally and trauma-informed support to Aboriginal women and children impacted by family violence. Responsibilities include receiving referrals, conducting initial assessments using MARAM frameworks, and developing safety and care plans. The role delivers wraparound case management, mentoring, psychoeducation on family violence, parenting, and healthy relationships. It involves advocacy, referrals to relevant services, assistance with legal processes and flexible support packages, and ongoing engagement in safe environments. Administrative duties include data entry, case documentation, and court support. The role requires building partnerships with service providers and contributing to regional networks addressing family violence.

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in social work (or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualification in line with mandatory minimum qualifications policy, with significant lived experience relevant to the work
  • Valid Police Check, 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 with comprehensive induction
  • Regular internal supervision
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Salary packaging 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 build a connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
  • Fitness Passport access for you and your family

Application
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. Please click the link to download the Position Description for this role. Application closes by Friday, 19 September 2025.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer with a 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 and periodically thereafter. VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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.

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
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