* Salary :$106,389 - $111,092 based on experience plus super
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 Care Services/Youth Team Leader will manage the Foster Care, First Supports and the Youth Engage programs. The Care Services/Youth Team Leader will manage the day-to-day operations of these programs with support from the Care Services Senior Program Manager
About You
A Diploma or Degree Qualification in Community Services, Social Work or a related discipline and/or demonstrated substantial experience in work with young people with complex needs or a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required
Proven ability to collaborate and negotiate with government departments, Aboriginal services, and mainstream agencies.
Proficient understanding of the Child Protection system, the OOHC system, the Aboriginal Child Placement Principles and the Child Safe Standards
Requirements: Valid Police Check, aWorking with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian Driver Licence.Current COVID-19 vaccination(Strongly Recommended)
What we can offer you
o A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
o The support of regular internal supervision
o Professional development and training opportunities
o Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
o 17.5% loading on annual leave
o Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
o Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
o Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
o Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
o 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
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.
We encourage applicants to view the Position Description on our Careers Website prior to applying.
Application closes by 13th June 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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