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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.
About The Role
The position will enable VACCA to support foster carers with Community Service Organisations develop their cultural awareness, and the importance of connection to culture and community for the Aboriginal children in their care.
- Location: Wodonga/Wangaratta
- Salary: $100,783 - $105,349 + SUPER + NFP Salary Packaging Available
- Position: Full Time, 6 Month Fixed term with the possibility of extension
About You
Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
- Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children and/or experience in the child and family sector.
- A sound understanding of Aboriginal culture, values, protocols, inter-generational factors and complex care services program, as well as the issues facing vulnerable Aboriginal people today
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate, and respectful way with a range of stakeholders including agency staff, carers and Aboriginal services
- Demonstrated ability to build professional networks across a range of organisations and individuals to promote collaborative working groups that focus on meeting the best interests of vulnerable Aboriginal children and young people.
Requirements
Qualifications in Community Services and/or Youth work with significant industry experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Case Management is desirable
- 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
Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Prospect Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.
Application closes by 20th October 2025
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📌 Snr Cultural Carer Support Worker
🏢 VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
📍 Wangaratta