Case Support Worker/Cultural Mentor

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Regular supervision

Professional development and training

Salary packaging

17.5% loading on annual leave

Agency vehicles for work travel

Employee support and wellbeing

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Connection with Aboriginal Community

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) seeks a Casual Case Support Worker/Cultural Mentor in the Wodonga/Wangaratta region. The role supports cultural wellbeing, social and emotional development for Aboriginal children in care, strengthening ties to family, community and Country.

You will provide culturally safe, practical support to children, young people and carers, with a focus on identity and positive outcomes within a child-protection framework.

Qualifications

• Commitment to VACCA's vision and purpose.
• Strong connection to Community and Culture.
• Experience mentoring young people.
• Engagement with Aboriginal families and children.
• Understanding of Child Protection and out-of-home care.
• Ability to support children with complex needs.
• Ability to plan and run activities and information sessions.
• Valid Police Check and Victorian WWCC (or willingness to obtain) and driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, practical support to Aboriginal children and carers.
• Support cultural identity, family and community connection.
• Promote positive outcomes for children in care.
• Engage with children and young people with diverse needs.

Skills

Community & culture

Youth mentoring

Aboriginal families engagement

Child protection awareness

Complex needs support

Plan & lead activities

Police check & WWCC

Driver licence

Job description

• Position: Casual
• Location: Wodonga (& Wangaratta)
• Salary: $80,006 - $85,798 plus superannuation and salary package

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 Case Support Worker/Cultural Mentor plays a vital role in supporting the cultural, social and emotional wellbeing, development and connection of Aboriginal children and young people in care.

The position provides culturally safe, responsive and practical support to Aboriginal children, young people and their carers, with a strong focus on strengthening cultural identity, connection to family, Community and Country and promoting positive outcomes.

About You

• Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose.
• Strong connection to Community and Culture
• Experience working with or providing informal mentoring to young people
• Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children
• Demonstrated and an understanding of Child Protection and out of home care system
• Demonstrated experience working with children and young people who have complex needs and behaviours and the ability to engage with young people with varying interests and abilities
• Ability to plan and lead activities, mentoring and information sessions
• 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).

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

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Application closes by 3rd 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