Case Support Worker/Cultural Mentor

VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency; Wodonga; Presencial; AUD 80 000 - 86 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive induction

Regular internal supervision

Professional development and training

Salary packaging

17.5% loading on annual leave

Access to agency vehicles

Employee support programs

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Aboriginal community connections

Fitness Passport

Resumo da oferta

VACCA in Wodonga is seeking a casual Case Support Worker/Cultural Mentor to support the cultural, social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people in care.

The role emphasizes strengthening cultural identity, connection to family, community and Country and providing practical, culturally safe support to children, carers and families within the OOHC system.

Qualificações

• Commitment to VACCA values and Aboriginal community empowerment.
• Strong connection to Community and Culture and capable of mentoring youth.
• Experience engaging with Aboriginal families and children and OOHC context.

Responsabilidades

• Provide culturally safe, practical support to Aboriginal children, young people and carers.
• Strengthen cultural identity and connection to family, Community and Country.

Conhecimentos

Mentoring

Community connection

Child protection awareness

Engaging Aboriginal families

Activities planning

Communication

Ferramentas

Police Check

Working with Children Check

Driver Licence

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Salary: $80,006 - $85,798 plus superannuation and salary package
• Wodonga, VIC, Australia, 3690
• Casual
• 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 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

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