Position
: Permanent, Full Time
Location
: Preston
Salary
: $115,337 - $120,440 plus superannuation and salary package
This is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
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 Therapeutic Specialist will be responsible for working systemically within the Gamadji Balit Residential Services Program, providing creative and responsive support to carers and the management team.
This role is the key driver of therapeutic practice and a trauma-informed approach; the anchor that holds and guides each staff member to work in a way that is consistent, kind, sensitive, knowledgeable, flexible and attuned.
The role has a key focus in working with each team and the young people they are caring for to ensure that the young people receive consistent support from the adults working with them and who are attuned to their needs and are trauma-informed.
Collating information to complete plans to underpin this work in the homes is a key function of the Therapeutic Specialist's role.
Understanding the young people, their history, family and community is essential to be able to support the systemic responses of the team of people supporting them.
Attending the homes, care team meetings, staff meetings and providing reflective practices is foundational to this work.
About You
Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA' vision and purpose
Tertiary qualification in Psychology,



Social Work or a related discipline and experience in a similar discipline
experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children and experience in sectors working with children and families
Knowledge and experience working with trauma, specifically the impacts of developmental trauma, the complexities of dual diagnoses, and the regular presence of high-risk behaviour that may be trauma-based in young people.
Ability to work creatively, understanding what supports healing including cultural healing approaches and the importance of working with community as an integral part of the young person's healing journey.
Demonstrated ability to provide clinical assessments, analyse information and write reports/ plans or therapeutic goals and strategies aligned with times these need to be completed
Strong commitment and demonstrated commitment to work collaboratively with key stakeholders such as DFFH, Child Protection, other agencies and the community to engage relevant services and advocate for improved outcomes for children and young people in residential care
A strong commitment to teamwork and the ability to cultivate productive working relationships and adapt communication and engagement strategies to the needs of the child, young person or staff member/staff team.
Capacity to act as a role model by practicing your own self-care and self-awareness and supporting others to do this as well.
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
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
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 chance is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Application closes by 25th October ****
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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📌 Therapeutic Specialist (Tasmania)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Tasmania