Position
: Fixed Term, Full Time until 30/06/2028
Location
: Preston
Salary
: $105,570 - $110,350 + 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
VACCA's Deadly Steps Forward program is a culturally responsive bail support service tailored to support Aboriginal people aged ***** years old.
Intensive case management at the time of bail includes building self-determined plans and goals and aims to improve justice outcomes and address the underlying challenges faced by each young person that led to involvement with the justice system.
Senior Case Managers will provide trauma-informed, holistic therapeutic case management for Aboriginal young people at the time of bail and until court hearings
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.
Understanding complex challenges contributing to young people's offending and ability to provide support which may mitigate these underlying factors.
Experience in case management with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or vulnerable groups.
High level of empathy and problem-solving ability.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate and respectful way with a range of stakeholders including staff, Government Departments, Victoria Police, agency partners,



young people and their families.
Desirable
Relevant degree or certifications in Case Management and/or Therapeutic Practices (e.g. Trauma-informed Care, Mental Health and AOD, Domestic Violence, Social Work, Community Development or other relevant areas)
Work experience in Youth Justice, Case Management, AOD, mental health or similar role.
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 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
Application closes by 2nd September **** - 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 chance employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy
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📌 Senior Case Worker - Deadly Steps Forward (Tasmania)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Tasmania