• Position : Full time, 12 month fixed term contract
• Location : Melton, with travel to other sites as required
• Salary : $85,120.36 - $91,586.56, plus super and salary packaging is available

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 VACCA Family Violence Program provides advocacy, referral and support to Aboriginal women and their children who are experiencing family violence. A range of support options are available that may include short-, medium- and long-term casework. As a key member of the Family Violence Team, you will support the team with the key functions of the program.

About You

• An awareness and understanding of family violence issues and the impacts on women, children and families in an Aboriginal context.
• The ability to apply flexible, non-judgmental and empowering approach to service delivery
• Knowledge of local family violence programs, accommodation, legal, health and community services within the region – or the ability to acquire that knowledge
• Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and Comprehensive understanding of MARAM framework, Rating of this positions: - Comprehensive, Tier Level 1
• Previous experience in Family Violence sector.

Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, or a related discipline or a willingness to work towards an equivalent qualification
• 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 visit our career website for the position description

Application closes by April 28, 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