Case Worker - Family Violence

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency; Preston; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Access to agency vehicles

Professional development and training

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Job summary

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) invites applications for a Case Worker - Family Violence in Preston. This fixed-term, full-time role supports Aboriginal families through intake, assessments, risk planning and coordinated services.

You will work to enhance safety, wellbeing and stability, with responsibilities spanning advocacy, referrals, outreach, court support and collaboration with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or related discipline.
• Experience in family violence risk assessments and case management tasks.
• Awareness of Aboriginal communities and family violence issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake and assessment, risk assessment, safety planning and advocacy.
• Coordinate referrals, outreach support and court-related assistance.
• Deliver comprehensive case management and maintain case notes and planning.

Skills

Family violence risk assessments

Case management

Advocacy for Aboriginal families

Interagency coordination

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or related discipline

Tools

CSnet data reporting system

Job description

Case Worker - Family Violence Victorian Aboriginal Child Care AgencyWilliamstown, SA, AU

Job Description

• Position : Fixed Term (12 months), Full Time
• Location : Preston
• 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

The Family Violence Case Manager supports community members to increase their safety, wellbeing and stability through the delivery of comprehensive case management services. This includes intake and assessment, family violence risk assessments, safety planning, advocacy, referrals, outreach support, court support and coordination with relevant services.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness and the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.
• Proven ability to work with, engage and advocate on behalf of Aboriginal families and individuals including an awareness of family violence issues and the impacts on women, children and families.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking family violence risk assessments and knowledge of, or willingness to learn the Family Violence Multi Agency Risk Assessment Management (MARAM) framework.
• Proven experience in case management tasks, such as admin, assessments, referrals case planning, case notes and case closure.

• Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and the MARAM framework – Multi Agency Risk Assessment Management
• Knowledge of the CSnet data reporting system

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline or willingness to obtain.
• You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver's Licence, a current employment Working With Children Check card and a clear National Police Check
• 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

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

Application closes by 16th September 2026 - This ad is subject to close upon completion of the recruitment process

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