• Position : Permanent, Full Time
• Location : Morwell
• Salary : $110,110.00 - $114,980.32 plus supperannuation 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 Family Violence Team Leader will provide leadership, direction and support to family violence case workers employed within the family violence program in Gippsland. You will oversee staff in delivering general case work activities, including intake, advocacy, care plans, and referrals, with Aboriginal women, children, and families impacted by family violence, as well as conducting risk assessments and safety planning (MARAM). This position is based in a Women’s Refuge.

About You

• Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
• Experience working with Aboriginal organisations and communities, with effective communication skills
• Sound knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, Information Sharing and Multi Agency Risk Assessment Framework (MARAM).
• An understanding of or ability to understand the relevant legislative frameworks, in particular with the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and Family Violence Protection Act 2008.
• Proven leadership skills in managing and guiding a team in quality practice, with clear, culturally appropriate communication to staff, clients, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a flexible, non-judgmental and empowering approach to service delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and submissions.
• Culturally appropriate interpersonal skills, including active listening and empathy.
• Knowledge of local family violence programs and services or ability to acquire this knowledge
• Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable)

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 the VACCA Careers Website to download the position description for this role.

Application closes by 11th August 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