Case Support Worker - AFPRR
Job No:
VAC1837
Location:
Morwell
- Position: Fixed Term (8 months), Full Time
- Salary: $71,128 - $76,272 plus superannuation and salary package
- Location: Morwell
About VACCA
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 Aboriginal Family Preservation and Reunification Response (AFPRR) Case Support Worker role is responsible for working cooperatively with VACCA’s Family Services program to ensure that a high quality, culturally appropriate service is delivered to all children, families and carers who are served by the organisation.
About you
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritise.
- Well-developed time management skills, written and verbal communication skills, reliability, accountability, and commitment to high quality client service.
- An ability to work in a culturally respectful and competent manner with Aboriginal children, families, and communities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
- Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Relevant qualifications, such as a certificate in community services (or working towards).
- Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain), a Police Check, and a full Victorian Drivers Licence
What VACCA can offer
- A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
- The support of regular internal supervision
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
- Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
- Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
- 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.
All applications must include your cover letter, current resume, and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria, which can be found in the position description.
Applications for this role will close on 19th April 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.