Position
* Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover Until 20th July 2026
Location
* Wodonga
Salary
* $100,783 - $105,349 + SUPER + NFP Salary Packaging
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 principal role of the Senior Case Manager in Care Services is to case manage and support children, young people and their families. The Senior Case Manager will also support the team leader to mentor new and existing staff to develop their skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
About You
* Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, with a commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.
* Understanding of the Aboriginal Kinship and KITH system and the Aboriginal Placement Principles
* Experience working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children
* Ability to advocate for Aboriginal children and communicate in a culturally appropriate and respectful way
* Demonstrated experience or knowledge in child, youth and family welfare
* Ability to case manage needs and formulate recommendations focused on child safety, family functioning, and parental well-being
Requirements
* Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Youth Case Management and/or Social Worker
* Minimum 4 years' experience in child, youth and family welfare experience
* Valid Police Check, 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
* 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
Application closes by 1st December 2025 - Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
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.
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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