Salary :$106,389 - $111,092 based on experience plus superThe OrganisationThe 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 roleThe 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 ManagerAbout YouA 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 requiredProven 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 StandardsRequirements: 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 youA supportive environment that includes comprehensive inductionThe support of regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay17.5% loading on annual leaveAccess to agency vehicles for all work-related travelAccess to Employee support and wellbeing programsPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentOpportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this programWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to applyApplications 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 2025We 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 policyUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills match19d ago26d agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.
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