* Chirnside Park, VIC, Australia, 3116
* Casual
* Position : Casual
* Location : Chirnside Park
* Salary : $76,376 - $80,255 based on level of experience, plus super
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 Case Support Worker provides culturally respectful, practical support to children, young people, and carers. You’ll help clients stay connected to their goals by assisting with transport, attending appointments, and engaging in educational, therapeutic, cultural, and recreational activities linked to their Case Plan and Targeted Care Package (TCP).
Working alongside a Key Worker and Team Leader, you’ll deliver allocated support hours designed to help children remain out of residential care and thrive in safe, community‑based environments.
About You
You’re someone who works respectfully and collaboratively to support children, young people, and carers. You’re confident helping with day‑to‑day activities like transport, appointments, and engagement in cultural, therapeutic, and educational supports, all guided by case plans and TCP goals. You keep clear, timely notes, follow VACCA’s policies, and contribute positively to team discussions and supervision. You value ongoing learning, uphold VACCA’s commitment to Aboriginal self‑determination, and step in to support your team when needed.
* Requirements:
* Flexibility to work casual hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
* Willingness to enrol or complete relevant community services studies
* 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
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 31 March 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