• Position : Full time, Ongoing opportunity, 2 positions
• Location : Chirnside Park, with travel as required
• Salary : $100,783.28 - $105,349.92, plus super and salary packaging

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 is responsible for delivering the Aboriginal-led Case Conferencing (ALCC) program. The ALCC is an early intervention program designed to divert Aboriginal families away from the Child Protection system and into culturally safe supports. The Conferencing Convenor is referred to Aboriginal families, including those expecting a baby, who have been reported to Child Protection.

• Convene and facilitate Aboriginal-led case conferences with cultural sensitivity and expertise
• Build authentic relationships with Aboriginal families, respecting their unique circumstances and cultural needs
• Collaborate with elders, community leaders, and extended family networks
• Develop comprehensive care plans that prioritize cultural connection and family preservation

About You

• Demonstrated 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.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working in the statutory child protection service system, including a sound knowledge of relevant child protection legislation.
• Proven experience in case management, including the ability to identify risk factors and develop risk management plans
• Ability to identify when risk levels have escalated and a consultation with Child Protection is required
• Ability to advocate alongside Aboriginal children and families for their interests
• Demonstrated ability in facilitating meetings and mediating outcomes with families and stakeholders

Requirements:

• Certificate, Diploma, and/or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Work and/or relevant field. And/or significant experience working with Aboriginal communities, and willingness to complete relevant qualification.
• A Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) , a Victorian Driver Licence and strong recommendation to having an updated COVID vaccination

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 to download the position description

Application closes by August 11, 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