Werribee, VIC, Australia, ****Fixed Term - Full timePosition : Full time, Fixed Term position till June ****Location : WerribeeSalary : $92,****** - $99,******, plus super and salary packagingThe 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 RoleVACCA's Early Help program is integrated within the family support services and this service is available to all children and families in our community and provide a culturally safe place for families who are vulnerable to participate in activities with their children alongside robust Aboriginal Community members.They also provide a supportive place of mentoring and peer support.
The Early Help program is a part of a collaborative, place based model with a focus on: intentional based learning and play; facilitating positive parent-child interactions and parental skill development; supporting child development, school readiness and ; developing cultural knowledge and identity of children and families; participation of Elders,



Community members and artists to develop solid connections to culture and Community; providing information about services including maternal child health; linking in with partnership programs such as Tweedle.About YouDemonstrated 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 communitiesA sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal peopleAn ability to work in a culturally respectful, trauma informed manner with Aboriginal children, their families and communities to ensure that cultural connections are fostered and maintainedAn understanding of developmental milestones across the yearsAbility to build parental confidence and competence to respond positively to parenting challengesAn ability to work effectively with Aboriginal organisations, government departments and community service organisationsWell-developed case management skills including assessment, case planning and risk assessment.Experience or formal Qualification in children services, early childhood education, community services and social work are desirable.
It is expected that applicants be willing to undertake a Diploma or other relevant training in the course of their role, this would be supported and facilitated by VACCARequirements: Valid Police Check,



a Victorian 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 programApplication closes by August 23, ****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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📌 Early Help Practitioner (Melbourne)
🏢 VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
📍 Melbourne