- Position : Permanent - Full Time
- Location : Dandenong
- Salary : $92,286 - $99,294 based on level of experience, plus super

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

As an Intake Worker with Lakidjeka, you will provide culturally informed advice to Child Protection regarding reports involving Aboriginal children and young people. Drawing on the importance of connection to family, Community and culture, you will help ensure decisions are guided by the best interests of Aboriginal children and support fair, respectful and culturally safe outcomes. Working closely with Child Protection, Aboriginal services and the statewide Lakidjeka team, you will play a vital role in advocating for children and families while strengthening pathways to culturally responsive support. Participation in the Lakidjeka after hours roster may be required.

About You

You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families and understand the importance of culture, Community and connection in achieving positive outcomes. You bring strong knowledge of Aboriginal child and family services, sound judgement in assessing risk and wellbeing, and the ability to provide culturally informed advice that places the safety of children first. With strong relationships across Community, government and service sectors, you confidently advocate for culturally safe responses, maintain accurate records and stay informed on child welfare legislation, policy and practice. You thrive in a collaborative team environment,



contribute to continuous learning and are committed to strengthening outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.

- Desirable:
- A recognised Diploma of Community Services Work, or similar discipline/framework with demonstrated industry experience in working with Aboriginal families in community.
- 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

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 on our careers siten prior to applying.

Application closes by Friday 2nd October 2026

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, protected, 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

📌 Intake Worker - Lakidjeka (Dandenong)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op
📍 Dandenong