Youth And Family Team Leader

Overview
Youth and Family Team Leader – VACCA (Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency)
Location: Preston, VIC, Australia
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: $110,389 to $112,541 depending on qualifications and experience, plus superannuation and salary packaging options
Application status: Open to applicants
Responsibilities
Lead, guide and support Youth and Family Support Workers in day-to-day case management, modelling high standards of practice and advocating for the best interests of each child and young person within their family and community.
Provide culturally safe supervision, oversee caseloads, support professional development, team building, monitoring, compliance, auditing, reporting, data collection, program development and ongoing quality improvement of the program.
Assess and manage risk within the program and ensure up-to-date safety planning for all children and young people in line with best practice.
About You / Qualifications
A relevant qualification in Social Work, Welfare or related field, or equivalent experience; you may be required to complete additional training to meet qualification requirements for Residential Care.
Leadership experience in the child and family sector, including providing support, feedback and professional development opportunities.
Knowledge of child and family welfare policies, legislation and practices, especially regarding children in Residential Care.
Strong and clear verbal and written communication skills within a culturally respectful context with staff, partners and clients (including case notes, emails and reports).
Experience working with Aboriginal families and children; awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures and diversity within Aboriginal communities and staff.
Ability to collaborate with professionals, stakeholders and the community, upholding Gamadji Balit principles: cultural identity, family participation, connection to country, mutual respect and collective responsibility.
High-level organizational skills, including time management, planning and teamwork; flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster as applicable), Working with Children Check for paid employment (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.
What We Can Offer You
A supportive environment with comprehensive induction
Regular internal supervision and professional development opportunities
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
17.5% loading on annual leave
Access to agency vehicles for work-related travel
Employee support and wellbeing programs
Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
Opportunity to work with and build connection to the Aboriginal Community and culture
Fitness Passport access for you and your family
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.
Please view the Position Description prior to applying.
Download the position description: Youth and Family Team Leader.pdf
Application closes by 8 September 2025.
Equal Opportunity and Safety
VACCA is committed to Aboriginal self-determination, dignity and equality, and to treating all individuals with respect regardless of cultural background, abilities, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identities or spiritual beliefs.
VACCA is a child-safe organisation; successful applicants will undergo a National Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement and periodically after.
VACCA is an equal opportunity employer with a smoke-free workplace policy.
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