Case Support Worker Community Protecting Boorais

Overview

Position : Permanent, Full Time

Location : Preston

Salary : Between $77,076 and $81,749 plus super and salary packaging options

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

The role of the Case Support Worker for the Community Protecting Boorais program is to work cooperatively with case managers and under the direction of the team leader, to ensure that culturally appropriate court ordered contact is maintained between children and their families. The case support worker will provide transport for children and/or supervision of the contact as required.

About You

- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose

- 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

- A sound knowledge of child development and childhood trauma.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy

- Good conceptual and written skills.

- Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team.

- An ability to be flexible in supervising contact across a range of venues

- Knowledge of the Victorian Child Restraint Regulations and competent in the fitting and use of restraints

- An ability to engage and support children with a range of behavioural issues.

- Ability to engage and communicate with children, young people and families in culturally safe ways.

- Requirements: Valid Police Check, a 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

- 5 weeks annual leave

- Access to child protection and VACCA training programs

- Extensive support and training from VACCA's in house legal service

- A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision

- Professional development and training opportunities

- Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay

- Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program

- 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

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. Applicants are encouraged to view the Position Description prior to applying. Please download the position description for this role: Case Support Worker Community Protecting Boorais - Northern - SCHADS Nugel 3.pdf

Application closes by 7 October 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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