Case Manager
4 weeks ago
Overview
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.
Position details
- Position: Fixed Term (Jan 2026), Full Time
- Location: Morwell
- Salary: 85,886 - 94,589 plus superannuation and salary package options
About the role
Reporting to the Team Leader, Nugel Case Manager, will have the opportunity to make a real-life difference in the lives of Aboriginal Children and families involved in the child protection system. You will be responsible for working 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.
About You
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
- Experience working in the child, youth and family services sector (highly desirable)
- A recognised Social Work/Community Services diploma or a similar welfare or behavioural related degree which includes focus on child development/counselling or case work practice
- Proven experience in completing assessments, including assessments of risks and developing, implementing and reviewing plans for children and young people
- Proven ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with Aboriginal children and families, demonstrating effective and culturally appropriate interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated understanding of child development, attachment and trauma as they relate to Aboriginal children
- Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, fast paced team, and to demonstrate resilience in managing competing demands
- Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.
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. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. Please download the position description for this role.
Application closes by 5 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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