* Position: Fixed Term Full Time until July 2027
* Location: Preston
* Salary: $100,783 - $105,349 + SUPER + NFP Salary Packaging
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 Beyond Survival Men's Senior Worker will provide pre‐release workshops for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men on remand, focusing on delivering weekly programs to the Melbourne Prisons with high remand populations such as Melbourne Remand Centre. You will also support the delivery of the other Beyond Survival Men's prison programs to ensure that the program delivers on the agreed targets.
About You
* Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose.
* Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver group programs.
* Demonstrated ability to identify and de‐escalate potentially volatile behaviours and /or situations.
Desirable
* Relevant degree or certifications in case management and/or therapeutic practices (i.e. Trauma‐informed Care, AoD, Domestic Violence, Social Work, Community Development or other relevant areas).
* Minimum 3 years work experience in Justice, Group facilitation, or similar role.
Requirements
* Where a degree is commenced but not completed, salary will be fixed at Award Level 4 until successful completion.
* You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver's Licence, a current employment Working with Children Check card and a clear National Police Check.
* 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. Please click below to download the position description for this role. Beyond Survival Men's Senior Worker PD.pdf
Application closes by 20th May 2026 – Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
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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