Case Manager

Case Manager - Nugel role at VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency. Location: Werribee, VIC. Employment type: Permanent - Full time. Salary: Between $88,892 to $95,947, based on qualification and experience, plus super and salary packaging options.

• Work with Aboriginal children and families, Government and sector partners to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal children in care and in contact with the Child Protection system.
• Strive for better outcomes for children and to build capacity in families so that children can be transitioned home.
• Complete assessments, including risk assessments, and develop, implement and review plans for children and young people.
• Prepare accurate documents and reports (case notes, incident reports, court reports) that meet audience needs.
• Collaborate with other service providers and stakeholders such as police and courts to achieve outcomes.
• Work in a complex, fast-paced team and demonstrate resilience, with commitment to self-care and team support.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to VACCA's vision and purpose.
• Appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures with ongoing knowledge of issues impacting Aboriginal communities.
• MANDATORY: A recognised Social Work degree or a similar welfare/behavioral degree, or a Diploma of Community Services with focus on human behavior, family dynamics and/or trauma.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with Aboriginal children and families, with culturally appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with children and families who have experienced trauma, using culturally safe therapeutic approaches to heal and build resilience.
• Understanding of child development, attachment, and trauma as they relate to Aboriginal children.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, policy and practice relating to Aboriginal children, families and communities.
• Experience in completing assessments, risk assessments, and developing, implementing and reviewing plans for children and young people.
• Experience in preparing documents and reports (case notes, incident reports, court reports).
• Ability to collaborate with other service providers and stakeholders (e.g., police, courts).
• Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced team and manage competing demands; commitment to self-care and team support.
• Requirements: Valid Police Check, Working with Children Check (paid employee or willingness to obtain), Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID‑19 vaccination (strongly recommended).

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Access to child protection and VACCA training programs
• Extensive support and training from VACCA's in-house legal service
• Comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
• 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 and connect with the Aboriginal community and culture

Application details: Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. Applicants are encouraged to view the Position Description prior to applying. Please download the position description Case Application closes by 23 September 2025.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and a child-safe organisation. 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 commits to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and values diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities.