Wangaratta, VIC, Australia, **** Wodonga, VIC, Australia, **** Fixed Term - Full time View favourites Position : Fixed Term, Full Time (12 months) Location : Wodonga and Wangaratta Salary : $92,286 - $99,294 + SUPER + NFP Salary Packaging
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
The Case Manager is expected to provide all aspects of case management and provide ongoing support to parents, carers and children involved in statutory placements, this includes directly supporting parents and carers, visits to the children in care placements and identifying the training and support needs of parents and carers, particularly non-Aboriginal kinship carers in terms of their cultural competence and connection to the Aboriginal community.
About You
Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA' vision and purpose
Demonstrated knowledge and practice experience in the child welfare field
Demonstrated experience in identifying risks in case management/work practice and implementing procedures to minimise/eliminate negative outcomes and improve practice
Demonstrated experience in preparing accurate documents and reports e.g., case notes, incidents reports, court reports, work reports that meet audience needs
Demonstrated ability to advocate/negotiate for children, parents and families in ways which advance organisational objectives
Desirable Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services,



Social Worker and/or substantial experience in the field.
Requirements
Where a degree is commenced but not completed, salary will be fixed at Award Level 3 until successful completion
You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver's Licence
a current employment Working With Children Check card
a clear National Police Check
Current COVID-19 vaccination – strongly recommended
What We Can Offer You
A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
The support of regular internal supervision
Career 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
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply.
Application closes by 7th August **** - This ad is subject to close upon completion of the recruitment process
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.
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📌 Kinship Case Manager (Wangaratta)
🏢 VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
📍 Wangaratta