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Location: Melton, VIC, Australia | Employment type: Permanent - Full time
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 position is responsible for providing additional support to Case Managers and the team in delivering a targeted holistic support service aimed at enhancing outcomes for children, young people and their families.
About You
* Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose
* 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
* Experience and or ability to work with Aboriginal children and families in a culturally respectful and competent manner
* Ability to engage vulnerable children, young people, their families and their Carers in outreach work activities
* Good understanding of the OOHC service system
Requirements
* Relevant qualifications, such as a certificate in community services (or working towards)
* 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
Application guidance
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. Please click here Case Support Worker Foster Care - Melton.pdf to download the position description for this role. Application closes by 29 September 2025.
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.
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.
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