Position
: Fixed Term (Maternity Leave) Full Time
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
This role is responsible for referral intake, completing assessments and responding to immediate needs for Aboriginal clients seeking support through the Orange Door Hub.
The Hub consists of a team of multidisciplinary practitioners to deliver high quality, safe and effective responses to Aboriginal women, children, men and families seeking support and safety through the Hub.
This role will provide short-term support and refer clients to agencies for further support where this is identified as a need.
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 commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
Demonstrated knowledge of the Family Violence and Child Protection sectors and experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with intake procedures and comprehensive assessments to determine needs for clients and be able to formulate interventions to respond to their needs.
Proficient in the preparation of accurate documents and reports in a timely manner
Desirable
Minimum two years' experience in Family Violence sector
Requirements




A degree in social work (or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualification in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy or significant lived experience relevant to the work
Where a degree is commenced but not completed, salary will be fixed at Award Level 4 until successful completion
You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver's Licence, a current employment Working with Children Check card and a clear National Police Check
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
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 solid, 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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📌 Practitioner - Orange Door (Victoria)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Victoria