BUABAH Practitioner

VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency; Shire of Yarra Ranges; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave loading 17.5%

Agency vehicles

Employee wellbeing program

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Community connection

Fitness Passport

Job summary

VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency in Chirnside Park, VIC is seeking a BUABAH Practitioner to support Aboriginal families from pregnancy through six months after birth, delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed care and connecting families with maternity services and community supports.

You will empower parents to strengthen wellbeing, collaborate with health services and partners, and promote self-determination while keeping babies' wellbeing at the center.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Community Services, Social Work or related field.
• Experience in Aboriginal community work is desirable.
• Current Australian working rights and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support to Aboriginal families from pregnancy through six months after birth.
• Connect families with maternity services, community resources and key supports.
• Empower parents to strengthen family wellbeing and self-determination through yarning and strengths-based practice.

Education

Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Work and/or substantial experience in these fields.

Job description

• Position : Fixed Term - Full Time (12 Months)
• Location : Chirnside Park, VIC, Australia, 3116
• Salary : $105,570 - $110,350 Based on level of experience, plus super

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 Bringing Up Aboriginal Babies At Home (BUABAH) program supports Aboriginal families from pregnancy through to six months after birth, helping families stay strong, connected, and supported during this important journey.

As a BUABAH Practitioner, you will walk alongside families, providing culturally safe, trauma-informed support and connecting them with maternity services, community resources, and key supports. Working closely with families and partners, you will empower parents to make informed decisions, strengthen family wellbeing, and promote self-determination.

About You

You are a compassionate and culturally responsive practitioner who is passionate about walking alongside Aboriginal families during pregnancy and early parenthood. You build strong, trusting relationships through yarning, deep listening, and a strengths-based approach that empowers families to make decisions for themselves and their children. You support parents to strengthen their skills, connect with culture, build support networks, and access the services they need to thrive. Confident in working collaboratively with families, community, health services, and key partners, you advocate for cultural safety, challenge barriers and racism, and help families move towards strength, hope, and resilience while keeping the wellbeing of babies and families at the center of your practice.

• Qualifications:
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Work and/or substantial experience in these fields.
• Requirements:
• Please note: This is a FEMALE only position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
• Valid Police Check, a Victorian 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

Application closes by Monday 21st September 2026

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