Aboriginal Youth Justice Worker

• Position :  Full time, fixed term until 30 June 2025
• Salary    :   $82,045 - $88,277 plus superannuation and salary package
• Location :  Chirnside Park
• This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position 

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 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, and all people are welcome at VACCA!

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting young Aboriginal people who are at risk of or subject to Youth Justice involvement to support culturally led pro social activities or meet conditions of their orders while remaining in the community. This program aims to reduce offending or reoffending behaviour and engage with the young Aboriginal person during any period spent in Youth Justice custody.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to obtain knowledge of the Youth Justice system in Victoria.
• Understanding of issues contributing to young people offending & ability to develop programs which mitigate them.
• High level interpersonal skills including verbal communication, written skills, and advocacy skills.
• Experience in case management with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or vulnerable groups.
• Demonstrated positive experience working and engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families, and young people.
• High level of empathy and problem-solving ability.
• Strong organisational abilities and interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requirement: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a 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

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

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 7th 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