Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op – Bairnsdale VIC
Position: Fixed Term (12 months), Full TimeSalary: $73,795 - $79,135 plus superannuation and salary packageThe 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 role of Lakidjeka (ACSASS) 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.
The role will provide an Aboriginal and cultural perspective on all risk and safety assessments, and support child protection to engage Aboriginal children and families in a fair and respectful manner to improve case management and decision-making processes concerning Aboriginal children.
About You Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purposeSound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an ability to share this knowledge with child protection and other servicesUnderstanding of the issues impacting on Aboriginal families that lead to child protection involvementAbility to work closely with child protection and other services to advocate for the child and support the best interests of childrenAbility to identify risk of harm to children and young people and undertake risk assessments within a cultural frameworkDemonstrated ability and experience working independently and within a small teamSound administrative skills, including computer skills, record keeping including maintaining case notes, file maintenance and data recordingRequirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.What we can offer you A 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 people.
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.
Application closes by 17th November 2024 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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