Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency – Preston VICSalary: $100,783 - $105,349 based on level of experience, plus superThe OrganisationThe 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 roleThis role supports Aboriginal women, children, young people and families on their healing journey through culturally safe, trauma-informed therapeutic support.
By strengthening connections to culture, identity, family and community, the Family Violence Therapeutic Counsellor helps create pathways to safety, wellbeing and recovery, while working alongside Elders, community and partner services to deliver meaningful and culturally responsive support.About YouYou are a compassionate and culturally aware practitioner who is committed to supporting Aboriginal women, children and young people impacted by family violence.
You build strong, respectful relationships and engage clients in a flexible, trauma-informed way that promotes safety, healing and wellbeing.
Comfortable working across community settings, you provide advocacy, referrals and practical support while maintaining strong partnerships with Elders, community members and service providers.
You are highly organised, reflective in your practice and committed to delivering culturally safe, high-quality support that makes a meaningful difference in people's lives.A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology,



family therapy or related discipline along with demonstrated experienceKnowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act **** and the MARAM frameworkMulti Agency Risk Assessment ManagementKnowledge of the CSnet data reporting systemUnderstanding of trauma-informed practice, narrative therapy and other therapeutic modalities (e.g., strength-based, socio-cultural, structural, or systematic approaches) for examining client's daily interactions with stressful situations or family patterns in family violence.Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian Driver Licence.Current COVID-19 vaccination(Strongly Recommended)What we can offer youA supportive environment that includes comprehensive inductionThe support of regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay17.5% loading on annual leaveAccess to agency vehicles for all work-related travelAccess to Employee support and wellbeing programsPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentOpportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this programWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to applyApplication closes by Friday 7th August ****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 prospect employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy
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📌 Family Violence Therapeutic Counsellor (Victoria)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Victoria