* Morwell, VIC, Australia, 3840
* Fixed Term - Full time
* Location : Morwell
* Salary : $88,099 - $94,791 + 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
As part of the Child and Family Services team, Aboriginal Family Preservation and Reunification Response (AFPR) program offers intensive initial intervention and a sustained service support aimed at preventing at‐risk Aboriginal children from entering care. The team's core aim is to prevent removal of children from homes and aid children who have recently been placed in out‐of‐home care in being reunified with their families.
About You
* Commitment to and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose.
* Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, along with awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities, and commitment to continually build knowledge in this area.
* Ability to build strong relationships with clients in a culturally respectful and competent manner.
* Sound understanding of the issues that impact Aboriginal families, children, and young people, particularly those involved in Child Protection.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of child development and family dynamics, including attachment theories, intergenerational and personal trauma.
Desirable
* Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Work and/or substantial experience in these fields is desirable.
* Relevant work experience in Child Development, Social Work or Community Services field that supports an understanding of child development and family functioning including theories of attachment, intergenerational and personal trauma as well as relevant risk assessment frameworks, service responses and interventions in working with vulnerable families.
Requirements
* Valid Police Check, a Victorian 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
* 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 Islander peoples 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 AFPRR Prac PD.pdf to download the position description for this role.
Application closes by 17th April 2026 – Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke‐free workplace policy. 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 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.
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