Position : Fixed Term (30 June 2025), Full TimeLocation : Chirnside ParkSalary : $93,858 to 98,111 plus superannuation and salary packaging optionsThe Organisation The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of it's 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 Eastern VACCA Family Violence Therapeutic Program offers support services for Aboriginal community members dealing with trauma from family violence (FV). The Therapeutic Senior Case Coordination role involves delivering specialised FV responses, conducting risk assessments, creating a culturally safe environment, and providing timely family support through practical outreach services, including home visits. The role focuses on complex case management, cultural integration, and promoting family reconnection while supporting referrals to other services.
About You A minimum of 4 years' work experience in relevant industry working in Family Violence case coordination and/or case management.OR Qualifications in relevant diploma, degree, or equivalent such as Social Work or Community Services fieldDemonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA' vision and purposeDemonstrated experience in Child Wellbeing assessments and family violence risk assessmentsA strong understanding of the dynamics and impact of family violence in Aboriginal families and demonstrated awareness of complex intersectionality that impact children and families.Substantial and relevant experience working across Family Violence and Child Protections sectorsDemonstrated experience and expertise in effectively engaging and supporting families using strength based, culturally appropriate and trauma informed approaches.Demonstrated experience and skills to identify goals and create a plan to respond to these in a timely manner, including experience to respond to crisis situations effectively.Requirements:Comprehensive Tier 1 MARAM equivalent, or willingness to complete training requirements, current COVID-19 vaccination (Including booster dose,as applicable), aWorking with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a valid Victorian Drivers 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 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 hereSenior-FV-Therapeutic-Case-Coordinator.pdfto download the position description for this role.
Application closes by 30 June 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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