Position
: Full time, Ongoing opportunity
Location
: Werribee
Salary
: $80,****** - $87,******, plus super and 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 role of the Nugel Case Support worker is to work cooperatively with Nugel Case Managers and under the direction of the Nugel Team Leader, to undertake a variety of case work and administration tasks, such as assisting with referrals, making phone calls, researching supports etc as part of the Nugel program.
The case support role will ensure that culturally appropriate court ordered contact is maintained between children and their families.
The Case Support worker will provide transport for children and/or supervision of the contact as required.
About You
Proven respect for Aboriginal cultures and societies, commitment to continuous learning, and high awareness of issues impacting Aboriginal communities.
Possesses sound knowledge of child development and trauma, with the ability to engage and support children with behavioural challenges in a culturally safe manner.
Maintains confidentiality, communicates effectively with children, young people, and families, and demonstrates solid written and conceptual abilities.
Experience working in the child, youth, and family sectors will be highly valued, desirable
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
5 weeks annual leave
Access to child protection and VACCA training programs
Extensive support and training from VACCA's in house legal service
A supportive workplace that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision
Professional development and training opportunities
Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
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
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply
Application closes by September 24, ****
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 Support Worker - Nugel (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Melbourne