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Position : Permanent Full TimeLocation :MeltonSalary : $85,120 - $91,586 + SUPER + NFP salary packagingThe 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 roleThis position is responsible for providing and innovative, intensive wrap around outreach family support service to approximately 6 children or young people and engaging and supporting their families and the children themselves via creative strengths-based evidence informed intervention strategies, conducting outreach and home visits, contributing to risk assessments and facilitating referrals to other VACCA programs or external agencies as required, maintaining both electronic and written case management systems in line with DHHS legislative and VACCA policy requirements.About YouDemonstrated commitment to VACCAs vision and purpose.Demonstrated 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 work in a culturally respectful and competent manner, with Aboriginal young people, their families and communities, to ensure that cultural connections are fostered and maintained.A well-developed understanding of issues that impact on Aboriginal families, children and young people, particularly those who are involved with Child ProtectionRequirements:A tertiary qualification in Community Service, Social Work, Psychology, welfare or a related discipline is desirable.You 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 programWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to applyApplications 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 hereAFPRR Position Desciption - L4 - Melton (1).pdf to download the position description for this role.Application closes by24th 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