Position
Fixed Term, Part Time – Maternity Leave cover Time Fraction Until 13 October 2026
Location
Chirnside Park and Ovens Murray
Salary
Between $100,783.28 - $105,349.92 based on qualifications and experience, plus super and salary packaging options
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
This Care Support Worker is responsible for state-wide carer wellbeing and retention at VACCA under the direction of the Carer Coordinator and through the implementation of the VACCA carer strategy.
The role will engage and support carers in a planned way that increases VACCA retention of carers and carer wellbeing within the organisation including training information, access to support services to meet their needs, keeping carers informed, empowered, valued and acknowledged.
The Carer Support Worker will work with the carer coordinator, regional Care and support services programs and directly with carers to assist in the development and implementation of the VACCA state-wide Carer Support Strategy which is to be developed in response numerous reports and strategies that identify complex challenges for carers including navigating courts and court orders, the education system, child protection and family contact.
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
* Demonstrated understanding in working with Aboriginal families and children
* Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate and respectful way with a range of stakeholders including staff, clients and community members
* Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member
* Demonstrated understanding of and a strong commitment to Foster Care and Kinship Care programs and assessment.
* A demonstrated ability to mentor volunteers by providing them with relevant information, support, feedback about their care, and opportunities for professional development
* Facilitation skills for information sessions and group work
* Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders.
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound verbal and written communication skills.
* An ability to work flexible hours, including weekend work and after-hours work
Requirements
Qualifications in Community Services, Valid Police Check, a 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
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. Carer Support - Foster Care - Chirnside Park and Ovens Murray - L5 - Maternity Cover until 13 October 2026.pdf to download the position description for this role.
Application closes by 20 January 2026
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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