Aboriginal Family Support Practitioner - Intake & Safety

VACCA; Frankston; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction

Regular supervision

Professional development

Salary packaging

Leave loading 17.5%

Agency vehicles

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Aboriginal community connection

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) in Frankston, VIC, is seeking a role to support Aboriginal families through intake, assessment and short-term case management. The position is a fixed-term full-time backfill until 16 April 2027, located at Frankston VIC 3199 with a competitive salary plus super.

You will work within a culturally safe team, providing compassionate support, safety planning and referrals to strengthen family connections and community safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work (or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualification.
• Minimum two years’ experience in Family Violence sector.
• Police Check and Working with Children Check required (or willingness to obtain).
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, assessment, and immediate support within The Orange Door Hub.
• Connect individuals and families with services to strengthen safety and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with internal and external services to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Intake assessments

Safety planning

Case management

Trauma-informed

Cultural safety

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) in Frankston, VIC, is seeking a role to support Aboriginal families through intake, assessment and short-term case management. The position is a fixed-term full-time backfill until 16 April 2027, located at Frankston VIC 3199 with a competitive salary plus super.

You will work within a culturally safe team, providing compassionate support, safety planning and referrals to strengthen family connections and community safety.