Position
: Permanent - Full Time
Location
: Preston VIC ****
Salary
: $105,570 - $110,350 based on level of experience, plus super
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
Join VACCA in supporting Aboriginal individuals, families, Elders and young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Using a culturally safe, trauma informed approach, you will walk alongside community members to strengthen stability, wellbeing, and connection to culture, family and community.
About You
You are passionate about walking alongside Aboriginal people, families, Elders and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
You build strong, respectful relationships, provide culturally safe support and advocacy, and work collaboratively with community and service partners to strengthen housing stability, wellbeing and connection to culture.
You are an organised communicator who can work independently while contributing to a robust, values driven team.
Desirable:
Certificate or Diploma in Community Services
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in housing and homelessness or a related community service field, with demonstrated experience in case management
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
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply
Application closes by Friday 27 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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