Senior Case Manager - Nugel

• Position  :  Full time permanent opportunity
• Salary     : $93,865 - $105,860 + superannuation and salary package options 
• Location :  Werribee

The 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 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:

VACCA’s Nugel (Belong) Program was the first of these “Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care” programs to be implemented in Victoria and thus has been at the forefront of these developments, transforming the business of protecting children so as to truly meet the best interests of Aboriginal children today and for generations to come.

This position will play a key role in 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: 

• Completed Diploma of Community Services or related discipline and/or extensive experience working in the child, youth and families sector
• Demonstrated ability to undertake complex casework with children who have experienced trauma and may present with challenging behaviours, including using culturally safe therapeutic approaches to heal and build resilience
• Proven experience in completing assessments, including assessments of risks and developing, implementing and reviewing plans for children and young people
• Understanding of the legislation, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families and communities. 
• Requirement: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Police Check, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Drivers Licence

What we can offer you

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Access to child protection and VACCA training programs
• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities 
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
• 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 to download the position description. 

Applications for this role will close on 22nd April, 2024

View the video here: https://youtu.be/qv5luR-4Hmg 

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.