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Position: Permanent, Full TimeLocation: MorwellSalary: $88,099 - $94,791 plus superannuation and salary packageThe 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 role is responsible will provide holistic case management to Aboriginal women and their children who are experiencing or escaping family violence in the Gippsland area. The Worker will build positive relationships and networks with relevant Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations and services to ensure that appropriate referrals and supports are put in place.The Worker will carry an allocated caseload of clients providing short and medium-term outreach and case management support.About YouCommitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA vision and purposeA Bachelors degree in social work (or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualification in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy or significant lived experience relevant to the workExperience and ability to work with Aboriginal organisations and communities and a proven ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal people.Ability to undertake case management tasks, such as assessment, referral, case planning, case review and exit planning that meet the audience needs.Knowledge of local family violence programs, accommodation, legal, health and community services within the region or the ability to acquire that knowledge.Effective and culturally appropriate interpersonal skills e.g., active listening, empathy in all verbal and non-verbal communications.Ability to prepare accurate documents and reports e.g., case notes, incident reports, court reports, work reports that meet audience needsSound knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, Information Sharing and Multi Agency Risk Assessment Framework (MARAM).Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Working with Childrens Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)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 here to download the position description for this role.Application closes by 23rd November 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 childsafe 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 smokefree workplace policy #J-18808-Ljbffr