Family Services Team Leader – Aboriginal Communities

VACCA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

20+ days annual leave? (not specified

Agency vehicles for work travel

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Fitness program access

Job summary

VACCA is seeking a Family Services Team Leader in Werribee, with travel to other locations. You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering Aboriginal Family Preservation and Reunification programs, Restorations, and Intensive/General Family Services, guiding case managers to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support.

The role requires a qualification in social work or related field and at least three years’ experience in child and family services, plus a valid Police Check and a

Qualifications

• Must have relevant qualification in social work, youth work, psychology or a related discipline and at least three years’ experience in the child and family services system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of Aboriginal Family Preservation and Reunification programs and related services.
• Provide culturally safe guidance, mentoring and supervision to case managers.
• Ensure services are trauma-informed, strengths-based, holistic and aligned with VACCA policies.

Skills

Leadership

Cultural safety

Team management

Case management supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

VACCA is seeking a Family Services Team Leader in Werribee, with travel to other locations. You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering Aboriginal Family Preservation and Reunification programs, Restorations, and Intensive/General Family Services, guiding case managers to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support.

The role requires a qualification in social work or related field and at least three years’ experience in child and family services, plus a valid Police Check and a