Family Violence Case Worker
3 weeks ago
- Position : Full time, Ongoing Opportunity
- Location : Werribee
- Salary : $88,099.44 - $94,791.84, plus super and salary packaging is 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 role is responsible for providing family violence case management support, advocacy, referral and support to Aboriginal adults and children who are experiencing family violence. The Family Violence program provides a range of support options including short-, medium- and long-term casework.
About You
- Commitment to and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
- An awareness of family violence issues and the impacts on women, children and families.
- Knowledge of FV protection act, MARAM Framework, local family violence programs, accommodation, legal, health and community services within the region – or the ability to acquire that knowledge..
- Demonstrated positive working relationships with other agencies in a service network, and experience with shared casework, or group work.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prepare reports, submissions and other relevant documents.
- Desirable
- A tertiary qualification in Social Work, or a related discipline or a willingness to work towards an equivalent qualification
- Previous experience in Family Violence Sector
- Requirements:
- Valid Police Check, aWorking with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian 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 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 to download the position description for this role.
Family Violence Case worker_L4_werribee_ongoing.pdf
Application closes by December 08, 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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