Team Leader AFLDM

• Exciting full time opportunity available at Dandenong Office
• Salary $102,546, plus super , based on qualifications and experience
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay

The Organisation

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia, employing more than 600 employees and delivering more than 70 programs across Victoria. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation's vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.

About the role

The role has a dual responsible for the management of the AFLDM program in the southern metropolitan region, the family group conferencing progam as well as working with the SEMASPAHN on the development of culturally appropriate resources and events.

The role is only responsible for to engaging, guiding, supervising, and supporting staff in the delivery of a quality service they will also participate in the process by working in partnership with DFFH AFLDM Convenor to manage the AFLDM program for Aboriginal children and families, identifying, engaging, preparing family members to attend the meetings as well as co-convene  AFLDM meetings and work in partnership with the family and other services to support the implementation of AFLDM Case plans

The role will be the VACCA representative providing a cultural lens to the SEMASPAHN

About You

• • Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
  • A sound knowledge of local issues and needs of the Aboriginal Community and proven ability to advocate on behalf of the Aboriginal children and families.
  • Demonstrated experience in working effectively with DFFH and other government departments and community service organisations.
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate on behalf of Aboriginal children and families in ways which advance organisational objectives
  • Demonstrated ability in convening and mediating outcomes with groups
  • Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership and supervision within a complex service delivery environment, with a focus on support, accountability and ensuring a culture that aligns with VACCA’s values. 
  • Ability to problem solve, manage risks and recommends improvements.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management, program implementation and resource development.
  • Ability to time manage, prioritises work and delegate appropriately, while demonstrating an understanding of the competing demands of community aspirations, organisational, team, individual and stakeholder priorities, and ensures key requirements are met.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, including consultation and liaising sensitively and effectively with a wide range of organisations including government departments (DHHS)

  Qualifications

  • A Tertiary qualification in the field of social work, youth work, psychology or community services and extensive relevant experience, or a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required.

What we can offer you!!

• 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 connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture 

Please 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. Please click here to view the position description

Application closes by 15 Apr 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.