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Case Manager
Job No:
VAC1760
Location:
Preston
- Position: Full Time
- Salary: $82,045 - $88,277 (depending on experience) plus superannuation and salary package
- Location: Preston
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) stands as a beacon of support and advocacy within the Aboriginal Community, distinguishing itself as Australia's preeminent Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation. As the largest entity of its kind in the nation, VACCA embodies a steadfast commitment to its core visions and values. Dedicated to passionately providing unwavering support, services, and advocacy for the Aboriginal Community, VACCA's impact extends to our children and other vulnerable members of society. Our strength emanates from the collective power of our people, and at VACCA, every individual is embraced and welcomed.
About the role
As a vital member of VACCA's Family Services team, the Case Manager supports Aboriginal individuals and their families referred to our program. Working within a skilled and diverse multidisciplinary team, the role involves collaborating with parents, family units, and stakeholders to provide integrated family support services.
The Case Manager empowers families through culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring their active involvement in decision-making for self-determination.
About You
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose
- An ability to work in a culturally respectful and competent manner, with Aboriginal young people, their families, and communities, to ensure that cultural connections are fostered and maintained
- A well-developed understanding of the impact of colonisation, intergenerational trauma and other issues on Aboriginal families, children, and young people, particularly those who are involved with Child Protection
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social work and/or substantial experience in these fields.
- You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver’s Licence and current employment working with children check card.
- Ability to work flexible hours e.g. out of hours and on weekends as required by the role.
- Professional support and training via in-house learning and development training modules
- Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Great career development opportunities.
- Access to Employee support and wellbeing program(s)
- Opportunity to work and build connections with the Aboriginal Community and culture
- Generous leave entitlements including paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
- A warm, supportive and inclusive team environment and organisational culture
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.
We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.
Applications close by 10 April 2024
Dedicated to fostering Aboriginal self-determination, VACCA is devoted to supporting vibrant, safe communities. We strive to ensure every individual is treated with utmost dignity, embracing diverse cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and spiritual beliefs. As a child-safe organisation, we are unwavering in our commitment to the safety and well-being of children and young people, maintaining zero tolerance for child abuse. To uphold these values, successful applicants will undergo National Police Record and Working with Children Checks before employment and periodically thereafter.VACCA proudly operates as an equal opportunity employer, promoting a workplace free of smoke, where everyone can thrive.