Preston, VIC, Australia, ****
Fixed Term - Full time
Position : Fixed Term Full Time until July ****
Location : Preston
Salary : $105,570 - $110,350 + SUPER + NFP Salary Packaging
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 Beyond Survival Men's Senior Worker will provide pre-release workshops for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men on remand, focusing on delivering weekly programs to the Melbourne Prisons with high remand populations such as Melbourne Remand Centre.
You will also support the delivery of the other Beyond Survival Men's prison programs to ensure that the program delivers on the agreed targets.
About You
Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA' vision and purpose.
Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
Demonstrated ability to deliver group programs.
Demonstrated ability to identify and de-escalate potentially volatile behaviours and /or situations.
Desirable
Relevant degree or certifications in case management and/or therapeutic practices (i.e. Trauma-informed Care, AoD, Domestic Violence, Social Work, Community Development or other relevant areas).
Minimum 3 years work experience in Justice, Group facilitation, or similar role.
Requirements
Where a degree is commenced but not completed,



salary will be fixed at Award Level 4 until successful completion
You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver's Licence, a current employment Working with Children Check card and 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
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
Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act ****.
This employment prospect is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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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📌 Beyond Survival Men'S Senior Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
📍 Melbourne