Position: Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Dandenong VIC ****
Salary: $92,286 - $99,294 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 carers who provide safe, nurturing homes for Aboriginal children and young people.
Working across our Kinship, Foster Care and Nugel programs, you will build strong relationships with carers, helping them stay connected to culture, community, and the support they need to create positive outcomes for deadly children and families.
About You
You are passionate about supporting carers and strengthening outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people.
You build strong relationships, encourage connection to culture and community, and enjoy bringing people together through local networks and events.
Working alongside carers and care teams, you help ensure children thrive in safe, nurturing environments while supporting quality care and program standards.
Desirable:
Minimum 2 years of experience in community services, preferably with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
Certificate, Diploma, and/or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Work and/or relevant field or willingness to complete relevant qualification
Demonstrated skills and capabilities in carer-based projects




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 27th 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-protected 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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