Morwell, VIC, Australia, 3840
Fixed Term - Part time
Position Details
- Position: Fixed Term (12 Months), Part Time (0.8 EFT)
- Location: Morwell
- Salary: $88,099 - $94,791 pro rata, plus superannuation and salary package
About 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 role has a dual focus of providing individual case management to persons using family violence, including education on the impact of their behaviour and to understand the effects of violence and the impact it has on their relationship and also their children whilst working with them to become better fathers. The role will also deliver and/or link into programs with a focus on men who commit family violence.
About You
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
- A bachelor’s degree in social work (or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualification in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy or significant lived experience relevant to the work
- 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
- Understanding of Family Violence and the implications on individuals, families and the community
- Understanding of the men's behaviour changes process and the gendered nature of family violence
- Sound knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, Information Sharing and Multi Agency Risk Assessment Framework (MARAM)
- Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate documents and reports e.g. case notes, incident reports, court reports, work reports that meet audience needs
- Demonstrated commitment to advocating for non-violence, and to living non-violently with the families
- Knowledge of local family violence programs, accommodation, legal, health and community services within the region (or ability to quickly acquire)
- Requirements: 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
- Prospect 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.
Application closes by 16 October 2025
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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📌 Case Manager - Men's Family Violence Worker
🏢 VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
📍 Morwell