BUABAH Practitioner - Family Services

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 106 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Induction program

Regular supervision

Professional development

Salary packaging

Leave loading 17.5%

Agency vehicles for travel

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Aboriginal community work

Fitness Passport

Resumo da oferta

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op – Chirnside Park VIC seeks a BUABAH Practitioner to support Aboriginal families from pregnancy through the first six months of a baby’s life. You will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed care, connect families with services and advocate for their voices to be central in decision-making.

You bring warmth, empathy and a commitment to strengthening family and community wellbeing within a supportive, culturally aligned team.

Qualificações

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Work and/or substantial experience in these fields.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with Aboriginal families using culturally safe approaches.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends as required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support to Aboriginal families from pregnancy to six months postpartum.
• Build trusted relationships, connect families with maternity, health and community services.
• Advocate for families and support self-determination within a culturally safe space.

Conhecimentos

Empathy and listening

Yarning

Relationship building

Formação académica

Certificate/ Diploma in Community Services or Social Work

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op – Chirnside Park VIC

• Salary : $105,570 - $110,350 based on level of experience, plus super
• Please note: This is a female only position.

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 the first six months of their baby’s life, helping keep families strong, connected and thriving.

As a BUABAH Practitioner, you will walk alongside families from 16 weeks of pregnancy, providing culturally safe, trauma informed support that empowers parents to make decisions for themselves and their children. You will build trusted relationships, connect families with maternity, health and community supports, and work alongside key services to provide holistic care. Through a strengths based approach, you will help families share their story their way, strengthen self determination, and support the best possible outcomes for Aboriginal babies, families and communities.

About You

You believe every Aboriginal family deserves to feel supported, heard and connected. You naturally build trust through yarning, deep listening and genuine relationships, and you enjoy walking alongside families as they prepare to welcome a new baby into their lives.

You are passionate about strengthening families and helping parents build confidence in their parenting journey. You support families to connect with culture, community and the services they need, while ensuring their voices remain at the centre of every decision. You are comfortable advocating for families, working collaboratively with partners, and creating culturally safe spaces where healing, hope and resilience can grow.

Most importantly, you bring warmth, compassion and a commitment to helping Aboriginal babies and families thrive, with strong connections to family, culture and community.

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Work and/or substantial experience in these fields.
• Requirements:
• Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian Driver Licence.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination(Strongly Recommended)
• Ability to work flexible hours e.g. out of hours and on weekends as required by the role.
• Please note: This is a female only position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

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

Application closes by Monday 9th November 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