Position
: Permanent, Full Time
Location
: Preston
Salary
:$92,286 - $99,294 + 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
The Foster Care Program provides a culturally safe service to support Aboriginal children and young people who are living in foster care placements.
The Program provides support to the families of the children, young people and to carers.
VACCA works towards reuniting children and young people, wherever possible, with their parents and extended families
About You
Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA' vision and purpose
Demonstrated 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 experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children.
Demonstrated qualified experience in the Out of Home Care sector
Demonstrated ability to advocate for Aboriginal children and young people
Demonstrated experience to communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate and respectful way with a range of stakeholders including staff and external parties
Desirable
Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker and/or substantial experience in these fields is desirable.
Minimum 2 years of experience
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 setting 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
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.
We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.
Application closes by 17th September **** - This ad is subject to close upon completion of the recruitment process
We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, secure, 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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📌 Foster Care Case Manager (Tasmania)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Tasmania