Melton, VIC, Australia
Werribee, VIC, Australia, ****
Fixed Term - Full Time
Position: Fixed Term, Full Time 12-month position
Location: Melton & Werribee
Salary: $105,****** - $110,****** + SUPER + NFP Salary Packaging
About 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 position is responsible for providing therapeutic and healing service response to the diverse needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, women, and men who are victims/survivors of sexual assault.
The Therapist will apply culturally safe approaches and holistic healing principles, and this work is underpinned by VACCA's Cultural Therapeutic Ways framework (CTW), culture, connection, and healing.
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 of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of intergenerational trauma and the importance of impacts of Aboriginal cultural healing approaches.
Knowledge of family-focused approaches to healing and responding to trauma.
An understanding of child development and the impact of trauma and sexual assault on children and young people.
Desirable
A tertiary qualification and or significant experience in similar role




An understanding of relevant legislation and professional guidelines (including children and young people at risk, MARAM, Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme, Child Information Sharing Scheme, relevant professional Code of Ethics and Practice Standards, and privacy requirements)
Requirements
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 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 Details
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.
Application Deadline
Application closes by September 18, **** - This ad is subject to close once a suitable candidate has been identified.
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📌 Therapeutic Counsellor, Sexual Assault (Melbourne)
🏢 VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
📍 Melbourne