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 will be responsible for meeting with families referred by Family Services Team Leaders, Case Managers and Intake Coordinators to prepare them for participation in family group conference meetings to support families to address child safety concerns and prioritize child well-being. When the family is ready, they will facilitate family group conference meetings to support the family to create a family plan and, post-conference, work alongside families and various services to support implementation of the family plan and ensure professional commitments are upheld

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.
- Strong understanding of the relevant legislation, policies, practice frameworks and requirements relevant to the effective operation of the programs and services.




- Demonstrated experience working in a client-facing role in the child and family services sector with proven experience in case management, including the ability to identify risk factors and develop risk management plans.
- Demonstrated ability in facilitating meetings and mediating outcomes with families and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other agencies to support families to navigate and access support services.

Desirable

- Substantial experience working in a client-facing role in the family services sector.
- Experience working in Aboriginal organisations and with Aboriginal communities.
- Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology and/or Child and Family Welfare or an equivalent related to community services or willingness to obtain.

Requirements

- 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
- Current COVID-19 vaccination – strongly recommended

What we can offer you

- A supportive setting 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

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.

Please click here Family Services Convenor PD.pdf to download the position description for this role.

Application closes by 2nd October 2026

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

📌 Family Services Convenor (Preston)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op
📍 Preston