Chirnside Park, VIC, Australia, **** Fixed Term - Full time View favourites Position : Fixed Term Full Time until 30 June **** Location : Chirnside Park Salary : Between $88,099 to $92,725 based on experience and qualifications, plus super and salary packaging optionsThe 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 RoleThe Family Services Specialist Disability practitioner roles have been established to build disability and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) expertise across the community-based family services system.
These roles support vulnerable children and parents with disability to access appropriate disability supports and participate effectively in the NDIS.
The roles address the challenges many vulnerable families face when navigating disability support systems, particularly the NDIS.
Practitioners assist families with NDIS access and participation and support them to navigate broader disability systems, including disability advocacy, service providers, and relevant mainstream services.
In addition, the roles provide disability-related case consultations to the wider family services sector across the eastern metropolitan area.
This secondary consultation function supports family services practitioners to maximise disability supports and improve outcomes for children with disability through the NDIS.About YouDemonstrated 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 externallyDemonstrated 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 communitiesAn understanding of the support needs of vulnerable families with disabilityDemonstrated experience liaising with the NDIS funded sector, including Local Area Coordinators, Support Coordinators and NDIS plannersKnowledge of the NDIS operational model and NDIS planning processesDemonstrated case management experience in a community services settingRequirementsValid Police Check, a 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 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 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-secure 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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📌 Family Services Specialist Disability Practitioner (Melbourne)
🏢 VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
📍 Melbourne