1. Position : Permanent, Full Time
2. Location : Chirnside Park
3. Salary : Between $88,099 to $92,725 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
The role of Lakidjeka (ACSASS) Case Advisor will be responsible for providing advice and support to inform the respectful engagement of families, risk and other assessments, planning, monitoring, and reviews undertaken by child protection.
The role will provide an Aboriginal and cultural perspective on all risk and safety assessments, and support child protection to engage Aboriginal children and families in a fair and respectful manner to improve case management and decision-making processes concerning Aboriginal children.
The role will advocate for the rights and the best interests of Aboriginal children in all assessments, planning and decision making and at court as well as Support Aboriginal families to meet with child protection and understand the legal processes.
About You
4. Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA' vision and purpose.
5. Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.
6. Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an ability to share this knowledge with child protection and other services.
7. Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting on Aboriginal families that lead to child protection involvement.
8. Demonstrated ability to work closely with child protection and other services to advocate for the child and support the best interests of children.
9. Demonstrated ability to identify risk of harm to children and young people and undertake risk assessments within a cultural framework.
10. Demonstrated ability and experience working independently and within a small team.
11. Demonstrated sound administrative skills, including computer skills, record keeping including maintaining case notes, file maintenance and data recording.
12. Ability to work in a pressured environment and prioritising work and meeting deadlines.
13. 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
14. A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
15. The support of regular internal supervision
16. Professional development and training opportunities
17. Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
18. 17.5% loading on annual leave
19. Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
20. Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
21. Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
22. Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
23. 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 Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Application closes by 16 May 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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