Position: Permanent, Full TimeLocation: MorwellSalary: Up to $94,589 plus superannuation and salary package optionsThe 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 Reporting to the Team Leader, the Nugel Case Manager will have the opportunity to make a real-life difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families involved in the child protection system. This position will be responsible for working with Aboriginal children and families, Government and sector partners to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal children in care and in contact with the Child Protection system, strive for better outcomes for children, and to build capacity in families so that children can be transitioned home.
About You Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purposeExperience working in the child, youth and family services sector (highly desirable)A recognised Social Work/Community Services degree or a similar welfare or behavioural related degree which includes focus on child development/counselling or case work practice (mandatory)Proven experience in completing assessments, including assessments of risks and developing, implementing, and reviewing plans for children and young peopleProven ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with Aboriginal children and families, demonstrating effective and culturally appropriate interpersonal skillsDemonstrated understanding of child development, attachment, and trauma as they relate to Aboriginal childrenDemonstrated ability to work in a complex, fast-paced team, and to demonstrate resilience in managing competing demandsRequirements: 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 5 weeks annual leaveAccess to child protection and VACCA training programsExtensive support and training from VACCA's in-house legal serviceA supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging to increase your take-home payFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program17.5% 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 cultureWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply 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. Please click here Nugel PD.pdf to download the position description for this role.
Application closes by 12 January 2025 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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