Senior Case Worker

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Case Worker - Barreng Moorop role at VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency

Location: Preston, VIC, Australia

Employment type: Permanent/Fixed Term - Full Time

Salary: $100,783 - $105,349 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 vision 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

Caseworkers provide holistic support to young people and families by addressing the root causes of offending—such as family dysfunction, mental health challenges, trauma, disability, poverty, and social disconnection. They connect clients with essential services in housing, education, and welfare through advocacy, referrals, and coordination. Senior Caseworkers also collaborate with professionals like lawyers and doctors to safeguard clients' rights and ensure access to appropriate care.

About You

The role involves working closely with the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service to deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed case management for Aboriginal young people and their families. This includes assessment, goal-setting, and referral to appropriate services, while maintaining detailed records and coordinating with agencies like Youth Justice and Child Protection. The position also requires participation in training, supervision, care team meetings, and professional development, as well as contributing to quality improvement, mentoring colleagues, and engaging with relevant networks to support complex cases.

Requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant degree and relevant work experience, or with case management would be viewed as desirable
  • 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 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 a 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 Islander people to apply.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume. Please review the Position Description before applying. Download the PD: Senior Caseworker BM PD.pdf

Application closes by 19 September 2025

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.


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