Aboriginal Graduate

1 week ago

Chirnside Park, Victoria, Australia VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year
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Submit your application to apply for our new Graduate - Practice Support position with VACCA
The role of the Graduate - Practice Support works cooperatively within VACCA on a 12-month direct service delivery rotational employment program. VACCA ensures that a high quality, culturally appropriate service is delivered to all children, families and carers. VACCA's 12-month Graduate program is structured and purposeful, incorporating training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. The position provides opportunity to explore different program areas applying knowledge gained through education in a practical work environment. Predominately, the Graduate – Practice Support will develop client facing casework skills by shadowing casework staff across a range of programs providing better outcomes for children, families and carers.

VACCA's Aboriginal Graduate Program

  • This role includes a 12-month rotational employment program.
  • Candidates will experience a structured rotation across our direct program service areas during the 12 months.
  • Graduates will have the chance to gain hands-on experience across various services to enhance their understanding of the various roles and community service work that fundamentally shape the Aboriginal Community Service sector.
  • A dedicated graduate team will offer effective supervision and cultural mentorship.
  • An organized orientation program and additional learning development networks are included and scheduled throughout the year.
  • Weekly professional development sessions are set up for graduates.
  • Opportunities for additional professional growth and connections with fellow graduates in the sector are available.
  • Clear paths for career progression and ongoing job prospects are outlined.
  • Upon successful completion of the program, VACCA is committed to providing continued job opportunities for graduates.

This program is an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain comprehensive experience in community and social services, supported by VACCA's commitment to excellence and professional growth

To view our position description please click here: Graduate - Practice Support Position

  • Applications Open: Applications for a 2025 Graduate - Practice Support position are open now

Our 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 You

  • Are you Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?
  • Have you completed a qualification in the Social and Community Services area of study within the last 24 months
  • Already started a new role within the last 12 months this opportunity is also available to you
  • Ability to engage vulnerable children, young people, their families and their carers in outreach work activities.
  • 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

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
What We Can Offer

  • A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
  • Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
  • Application submissions will close - 1st November 2025 (for our Round 1 intake)

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.

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