Position
: Ongoing, Full Time Opportunity
Location
:Preston, with travel to other VACCA sites as required
Salary
: $124,****** - $129,******, plus super and salary packaging is available
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 Family Services Practice Lead will be responsible for providing practice leadership, program expertise, mentoring and expert advice to Family Services staff and management across VACCA. This will involve working in close partnership with all Program Managers and Team Leaders who oversee and support regional Family Services teams.
About You
Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
Demonstrated practice and leadership experience in the Child and Family sector or other relevant field, specifically with Aboriginal children and families.
Demonstrates reflective, culturally appropriate and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrated experience in public speaking and group facilitation skills with stakeholders
An understanding of the importance of working holistically in the secondary consultation space to ensure the best interests of the child.
An awareness and understanding of risks to children, young people and their families and how to keep a culturally therapeutic approach to complex and high-risk cases.
A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or equivalent qualifications (or willing to obtain)



and extensive relevant experience OR a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required
Requirements
Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian 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
Chance 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 programme
Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act ****. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Application closes by October 11, ****
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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📌 Family Services Practice Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Melbourne