Position
: Fixed Term (12 months), 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 Family Violence Case Manager supports community members to increase their safety, wellbeing and stability through the delivery of comprehensive case management services.
This includes intake and assessment, family violence risk assessments, safety planning, advocacy, referrals, outreach support, court support and coordination with relevant services.
About You
Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose
Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness and the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.
Proven ability to work with, engage and advocate on behalf of Aboriginal families and individuals including an awareness of family violence issues and the impacts on women, children and families.
Demonstrated experience in undertaking family violence risk assessments and knowledge of, or willingness to learn the Family Violence Multi Agency Risk Assessment Management (MARAM) framework.
Proven experience in case management tasks, such as admin, assessments, referrals case planning, case notes and case closure.
Desirable
Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act **** and the MARAM framework – Multi Agency Risk Assessment Management
Knowledge of the CSnet data reporting system
Requirements




Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline or willingness to obtain.
You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver's Licence, a current employment Working With Children Check card and a explicit National Police Check
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
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 16th 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 opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy
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📌 Case Worker - Family Violence (Victoria)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Victoria