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OverviewLocation: Ashburton, Victoria, Australia, 3147 | Salary: $74,558 - $76,376 + superannuation + salary packing options | Employment: Permanent - Full timeThe 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 RoleTherapeutic Residential Care Worker will engage with the children and young people to develop a nurturing, positive relationship and to assist each child to deal with their trauma-based responses to life in a way that promotes healing, emotional growth and development of positive attitudes and life skills.About YouDemonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCAs vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externallyDemonstrated 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 the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal children and their familiesA demonstrated ability to work, collaborate and contribute to Aboriginal children with a range of complex and diverse needs to support their emotional, physical, psychological and cultural developmentAbility to respond therapeutically to Aboriginal childrens pain-based behaviours indicating an understanding of the impact of trauma and disrupted attachment on childrenRequirementsA minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or be prepared to undertake such study as part of the employment agreementYou must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Drivers Licence, a current employment Working With Children Check card, valid First Aid certificate and a cleared 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 programEEO and Additional InformationWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. Applicants are encouraged to view the Position Description prior to applying. Download available for the position description. Application closes by 26 April 2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 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