Position
: Casual
Location
: Wodonga (& Wangaratta)
Salary
: $80,006 - $85,798 plus superannuation and salary package
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 Case Support Worker/Cultural Mentor plays a vital role in supporting the cultural, social and emotional wellbeing, development and connection of Aboriginal children and young people in care.
The position provides culturally safe, responsive and practical support to Aboriginal children, young people and their carers, with a solid focus on strengthening cultural identity, connection to family, Community and Country and promoting positive outcomes.
About You
Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose.
Strong connection to Community and Culture
Experience working with or providing informal mentoring to young people
Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children
Demonstrated and an understanding of Child Protection and out of home care system
Demonstrated experience working with children and young people who have complex needs and behaviours and the ability to engage with young people with varying interests and abilities
Ability to plan and lead activities, mentoring and information sessions
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
Career 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 opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Application closes by 3rd November ****
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/Cultural Mentor (Victoria)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Victoria