Case Worker - Deadly Steps Forward

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op; Morwell; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and orientation

Regular supervision

Professional development and training

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Agency vehicles for work travel

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Connection with Aboriginal community

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op in Morwell (VIC) is seeking a Case Manager to deliver trauma-informed, holistic therapeutic case management for Aboriginal young people at bail and through court processes. The role will provide post-bail support, including referrals to social emotional wellbeing, health, education and employment pathways, with training provided.

You will work within VACCA's values, engage with Aboriginal communities and partners, hold a relevant

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to VACCA's vision and purpose
• Understanding of Aboriginal peoples, cultures and issues in Australia
• Comprehensive knowledge of Youth Justice and Child Protection systems
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or vulnerable groups

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, holistic therapeutic case management for Aboriginal young people at bail and through court hearings
• Provide post-bail support, including referrals to social-emotional wellbeing, health, education and employment pathways
• Specialized training will be provided

Skills

Youth justice understanding

Case management experience

Empathy and problem-solving

Cultural safety and communication

Education

Relevant degree or certifications in Case Management/Therapeutic Practices

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op - Morwell VIC

• Position : Fixed Term, Full Time until 30/06/2028


• Salary : $92,286 - $99,294 + SUPER + NFP Salary Packaging

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

TheCase Managers will provide trauma-informed, holistic therapeutic case management for Aboriginal young people at the time of bail and until court hearings. Provide post-bail support that will include access to culturally strengthening care and support to meet the young people’s immediate needs, including referrals to support social emotional wellbeing, health, education and employment pathways. Specialized training will be provided.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose.


• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.


• Comprehensive knowledgeof Youth Justice and Child Protectionsystems,includingastrong understanding of the reasons whyAboriginal children and young people are over-representedin these systems.


• Demonstrated experience in case management with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or vulnerable groups including a high level of empathy and problem-solving ability.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate and respectful way with a range of stakeholders including staff, Government Departments, Victoria Police, agency partners, young people and their families.


• Relevant degree or certifications in Case Management and/or Therapeutic Practices (e.g. Trauma-informed Care, Mental Health and AOD, Domestic Violence, Social Work, Community Development or other relevant areas).

Requirements

• Work experience in Youth Justice, Case Management, AOD, mental health or similar role.


• You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver’s Licence, a current employment Working with Children Check card and undertake a National Police Check.

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 1st October 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