• Position: Permanent, Full Time
• Location: Dandenong
• Salary: 85,120 - $91,586 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

This role of the Intake worker is responsible for providing specialist cultural advise to Child Protection in respects of all reports regarding the alleged abuse of Aboriginal Children and Young People.

The role will provide independent advice which informs the assessment and planning undertaken by Child Protection at the point of Intake which includes advice on the importance of strong connection to Aboriginal culture, community and family when making decisions in the best interest of the child.

The role will be required to participate in the Lakidjeka After hours roster as needed.

About You

• Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• A recognised Diploma of Community Services Work, or similar discipline/framework with demonstrated industry experience in working with Aboriginal families in community
• Experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children.
• Demonstrated experience in the child and family sector
• Demonstrated experience and ability when dealing with stakeholders and clients in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Capacity to gather information and develop risk assessments
• The capacity to engage Child Protection workers and to develop good working relationships
• Ability to participate in the After-Hours Intake roster
• Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

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

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

Please click below to download the position description for this role.

Lakidjeka ACSASS Intake Worker - L4 - Regions.pdf

Application closes by 19th March 2025

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