
AFPRR Team Leader
Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op Ltd
Posted 1 day ago
- Position : Ongoing, Full Time
- Location : Chirnside Park
- Salary : Between $110,110 to $112,541, based on experience and qualifications, plus super and salary packaging option
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 Team Leader – Family Services provides leadership, direction, and support to case management staff across Aboriginal Family Preservation and Reunification Response [AFPRR], Intensive & General Family Services supports. The role oversees the delivery of early intervention, outreach, and wrap-around support services to Aboriginal children and families in the East Metro region. A key focus is ensuring integrated service delivery and strong engagement with other VACCA programs.
About You
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
- An awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, along with awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities, and commitment to continually build knowledge in this area
- Solid understanding of the child and family services sector including MARAM framework, risk assessment practices, and relevant legislation and policies.
- Experience supporting child development, family functioning, trauma-informed practice, risk assessments.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams, providing professional supervision, and supporting the development and wellbeing of staff.
- Experience reviewing case documentation (eg. Case notes, case plans, assessments) to meet audit and practice standards, and contributing to continuous quality improvement.
- Proven ability to manage program implementation, performance reporting, and funded targets, along with strong communication skills to collaborate with ACCOs, Elders, and community-based organisations.
- Requirements: A Tertiary qualification in social work, youth work, psychology or a related discipline,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 (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
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 page to download the position description for this role.
Application closes by 30 July 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
About Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op Ltd
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