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Position : Permanent Full TimeLocation : Wodonga/WangarattaSalary : $97,377 - $101,787 + NFP Salary Packaging and SUPERThe OrganisationThe 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 organisations 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 roleThe role of Lakidjeka Senior 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.About YouDemonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA vision and purposeDemonstrated 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 communitiesSound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an ability to share this knowledge with child protection and other servicesDemonstrated understanding of the issues impacting on Aboriginal families that lead to child protection involvementRequirements:A tertiary qualification in Community Service, Social Work, Psychology, welfare or a related discipline is desirable.Minimum 3 years of experienceYou must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Drivers Licence, a current employment Working With Children Check card and a clear National Police CheckCurrent COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable)What we can offer youA supportive environment that includes comprehensive inductionThe support of regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay17.5% loading on annual leaveAccess to agency vehicles for all work-related travelAccess to Employee support and wellbeing programsPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentOpportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this programPlease 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 peopleApplications 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 hereLakidjeka Senior Case Advisor _OM_L5 (1).pdfto download the position description for this role.Application closes by Monday, 14th July 2025We 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr