Senior Practice Officer
Job No:
VAC1858
Location:
Dandenong
About the role:
The Senior Practice Officer will undertake a diverse range of work to enhance service practice and support the Care Services Programs to develop innovative, culturally responsive practices to meet the needs of vulnerable Aboriginal children, young people, families & carers. The role will work closely with Senior Program Manager, Program Managers and Team Leader’s to oversee the Care Services Action and Development Plan which aims to strengthen the practice of Care Services practitioners by providing mentoring & guidance and assisting with the implementation of new & innovative practices embedded in Cultural Therapeutic Ways.
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 Aboriginality distinguishes us from other community organisations and we are proud of our friendly, supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We want everyone to feel welcome at VACCA. It is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change.
Our strength lies with our people.
About You:
- Change management experience specifically in project implementation and project management.
- Understanding of and capacity to support service implementation;
- Strong organisational abilities, time management, interpersonal and commitment to high quality customer services
- Proficiency in written communication, with the ability to produce materials for various audiences.
- Self-motivated with an aptitude for teamwork and collaboration, working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in the child and family services and/or ACCO sector, and knowledge of the Child Protection system in Victoria (desirable).
- Experience and understanding of VACCA’ s Cultural Therapeutic Ways
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Working with Children's Check
- Current COVID 19 vaccinations
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
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply
If the role that is described above is something that you feel passionate about, don’t delay. Click APPLY to start your journey with VACCA. 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.
Application closes by April 22, 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.