TOD Hub Practitioner

Overview

Location: Werribee, VIC, Australia, 3030; Western Metropolitan, VIC, Australia

Position: 1 Full time ongoing and 2 fixed term opportunities available 12 months Full time, 6 months Full time

Location: Werribee/ Melton

Salary: $100,783 - $105,349 + SUPER + NFP Salary Packaging Available

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 visions 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

This position will work in conjunction with Orange Door staff and Orange Door leadership in delivering the services to the Aboriginal women, men and children who enter the hub intake system to receive support and access the wider service system.

About You

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
• Proven ability to work and engage with Aboriginal families and children
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Family Domestic Violence models (MARAM), approaches, theories and practiced when dealing with clients
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Information sharing scheme (FVISS, CISS)

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in social work, social sciences or related field or working experience and expertise in the sector.
• You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver's Licence, a current employment Working With Children Check card and a clear National Police Check
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable)
• Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and The MARAM Framework as this position is prescribed Tier 1-Comprehensive

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 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 Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. Please click here Hub Practitioner PD_West_L5.pdf to download the position description for this role.

Application closes by 17th September 2025

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.

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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