The role of the Case Support Worker is to work cooperatively with case managers and under the direction of the team leader, to ensure that culturally appropriate court ordered contact is maintained between children and their families.
The case support worker will provide transport for children and/or supervision of the contact as required, as well as providing transport for other purposes to support the child's needs.
The case support worker will also undertake a variety of case work and administration tasks under the direction of the case workers or team leader, such as assisting with referrals, making phone calls, researching supports etc.
About Us
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 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.
What we can offer
5 weeks annual leave
Access to child protection and VACCA training programs
Extensive support and training from VACCA's in house legal service
Learning and Development opportunities- Formal qualifications to expand your knowledge and improve your career
Generous leave entitlements including; paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities
A warm, supportive and inclusive team environment and organisational culture.
About you




Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA' vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children/ Demonstrated experience in child and family sector
A sound knowledge of child development and childhood trauma.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
If the role that is described above is something that you feel passionate about, don't delay.
ClickAPPLY 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.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Application closes 3rd of July ****.
You can also visit to review our current vacancies, our current programs and news about our growing organisation.
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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📌 Case Support Worker (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne