Aboriginal Family Services Team Lead

VACCA; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction program

Regular supervision

Professional development

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Agency vehicles

Employee wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Cultural connection with Aboriginal社区

Fitness Passport

Job summary

VACCA in Werribee, Victoria seeks a Team Leader for Family Services to oversee day-to-day management of Aboriginal Family Preservation and Reunification programs. You will guide and supervise case managers to deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed and holistic services.

The role requires leadership, strong professional relationships and a deep understanding of intergenerational trauma and colonisation impacts on Aboriginal families. Victorian WWC and Police checks required.

Qualifications

• Qualifikation in social work, youth work, psychology or related discipline with 3+ years experience in the child and family services system.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop professional relationships.
• Ability to apply evidence-informed practice approaches including Cultural and Common Elements.
• Understanding of the impact of colonisation and intergenerational trauma on Aboriginal families and children.
• Valid Police Check and Victorian Working with Children’s Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of multiple programs within the Family Services portfolio.
• Guide, supervise and support case managers to deliver high quality, culturally safe services.
• Promote trauma-informed, strengths-based and holistic service delivery.
• Ensure staff adhere to VACCA policies and maintain culturally safe practice.

Skills

Leadership

Cultural safety

Trauma-informed practice

Case management supervision

Relationship building

Education

Social work / youth work / psychology degree

Job description

VACCA in Werribee, Victoria seeks a Team Leader for Family Services to oversee day-to-day management of Aboriginal Family Preservation and Reunification programs. You will guide and supervise case managers to deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed and holistic services.

The role requires leadership, strong professional relationships and a deep understanding of intergenerational trauma and colonisation impacts on Aboriginal families. Victorian WWC and Police checks required.