Position : Full Time - (Fixed Term 18 Months)
Location : Preston VIC ****
Salary : $92,286 - $99,294 based on level of experience, plus super
Preston, VIC, Australia, ****
Fixed Term - Full time
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Position : Full Time - (Fixed Term 18 Months)
Location : Preston VIC ****
Salary : $92,286 - $99,294 based on level of experience, plus super
The Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community 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
As a Kinship Care Case Manager, you'll support children and young people in kinship care and the carers who help them thrive. Through regular engagement, you'll build strong, meaningful relationships while empowering carers to provide safe, nurturing and culturally connected homes. You'll play an important role in strengthening cultural understanding and supporting connections to Aboriginal family, community and culture.
About You
You are passionate about supporting children, families and carers to thrive. With a relationship focused and culturally responsive approach, you build trust, strengthen connections and help create positive outcomes for children in kinship care. You understand the importance of culture, identity and belonging, and are committed to supporting carers to deepen their cultural understanding and connections to Aboriginal community. Organised and collaborative, you can balance meaningful family engagement with effective case management,



advocacy and reporting to ensure children receive the care and support they need.
Qualifications:
Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker and/or substantial experience in these fields is desirable.
Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)
What We Can Offer You
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
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
Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
Application closes by Friday 14th August ****
We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, secure, 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
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📌 Kinship Care Case Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
📍 Melbourne