Job Details
* Position : Permanent Full Time
* Location : Melton & Werribee
* Salary : $76,376 - $81,906 + 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 role of the Koorie Connect and Emergency Relief Case Manager is to support community and families in accessing urgent food supports, utility relief and material aid. The Koorie Connect and Emergency Relief Case Manager role can conduct support over the phone, office‐based appointments and they are also able to offer outreach appointments. The role involves completing intake assessments with families and individuals to assess their immediate needs, supporting with referrals to other internal services within VACCA and other external services where appropriate.
About You
* Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and values.
* Ability to work respectfully and competently with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and community.
* An understanding of trauma informed practices and how to deliver culturally safe services to families and community.
* Demonstrated experience collaboration with Aboriginal organisations, government departments and community service organisations and ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
* Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
* Experience or formal qualifications in Community Services are beneficial. Candidates should be willing to pursue a Diploma or Certificate relevant training in Community Services.
* Experience in working in partnership with a range of stakeholders and the ability to demonstrate how you are able to support client outcomes.
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
* 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
Equal Opportunity Statement
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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