Case Worker - Kinship Care First Supports

VACCA; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Internal 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

VACCA in Dandenong, VIC is seeking a dedicated practitioner to complete Part B assessments and work with kinship carers and families to support children entering care. You will ensure carers have the guidance, resources and cultural support needed to create safe, nurturing and culturally connected homes where children thrive.

You will build strong relationships with families, prepare assessments and reports, maintain accurate records and use case management systems to drive positive outcomes for

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma or Degree in Community Services or related field.
• Valid Police Check and Victorian Working with Children Check.
• Victorian Driver Licence.
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Complete Part B assessments with kinship carers and families.
• Prepare assessments and reports with accurate records.
• Use case management systems to ensure best outcomes for children in kinship care.
• Support carers to create safe, nurturing and culturally connected homes.

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Certificate/Diploma or Degree in Community Services

Tools

Case management software

Job description

• Position : Permanent - Full Time
• Location : Dandenong VIC 3175
• Salary : $92,286 - $99,294 based on level of experience, plus super

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

In this rewarding role, you will complete Part B assessments and work alongside kinship carers and families to support children and young people as they transition into care. You will help ensure carers have the guidance, resources and support they need to create safe, nurturing and culturally connected homes where children can thrive.

About You

You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal children, young people and their carers to feel safe, connected and supported. You build strong relationships with families, carers and community, provide practical guidance and cultural support, and help children maintain important connections to family, culture and Country. You are confident working directly with children and carers, preparing assessments and reports, maintaining accurate records, and using case management systems to ensure the best outcomes for children in kinship care.

• Desirable:
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker and/or substantial experience in these fields is desirable.
• 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

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Application closes by Monday 30 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