Senior Case Worker

3 days ago

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

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

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume. Applications close Friday, 12 September 2025.

Responsibilities

The Senior Case Worker provides advocacy, referrals and support to Aboriginal individuals experiencing family violence, offering short to long-term casework. The role involves building strong relationships with both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal services to ensure coordinated support. The position supports the Team Leader through data reporting, stakeholder engagement, triaging referrals, and mentoring students and new staff. The Senior Family Violence Case Manager delivers culturally safe, trauma-informed support to Aboriginal families impacted by family violence. The role includes managing complex cases, conducting assessments and safety planning, mentoring staff, and providing outreach and psychoeducation. It also involves accurate record-keeping, stakeholder engagement, and coordination of referrals and legal support to ensure holistic care.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Tertiary education in Social Work (or equivalent) in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy
  • Minimum 3 years' experience
  • Sound knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, Information Sharing and Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Framework (MARAM)
  • 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)
Employment Details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Other
  • Industries: Non-profit Organizations
What We Can Offer You
  • A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
  • Regular internal supervision and professional development 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 work and build a connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
  • Fitness Passport for you and your family
Compliance and Equal Opportunity

VACCA is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment and periodically thereafter. VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.

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


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