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 Manager_NUGEL_Werribee_L4.pdf. 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.