Hub Practitioner - TOD

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Regular supervision

Professional development and training

Salary packaging to increase take-home

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 access

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op – Werribee VIC is seeking a Hub Practitioner to provide culturally safe support to Aboriginal families and children. The role works with Orange Door staff to deliver services and ensure timely access to the wider system.

The ideal candidate brings knowledge of Family Violence models (MARAM), information sharing schemes (FVISS/CISS), and is committed to Aboriginal self-determination.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in social work or related field.
• Knowledge of Family Violence Protection Act 2008.
• Understanding of the MARAM Framework and FVISS/CISS systems.
• Experience engaging with Aboriginal families and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe responses to Aboriginal families and children seeking support.
• Collaborate with Orange Door staff and leadership to deliver services.
• Support intake processes and connect clients to the wider service system.

Skills

Police Check

Working with Children Check

Driver Licence

COVID-19 Vaccination

Education

Tertiary qualification in social work or related field

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op – Werribee VIC

• Salary : $105,570.40 - $110,350.76+ 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

Hub Practitioner will provide culturally safe and effective responses to Aboriginal families and children seeking support and safety through the Hubs. This position will work in conjunction with Orange Door staff and Orange Door leadership in delivering the services to the Aboriginal women, men and children who enter the hub intake system to receive support and access the wider service system.

About You

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
• Proven ability to work and engage with Aboriginal families and children
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Family Domestic Violence models (MARAM,), approaches, theories and practiced when dealing with clients
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Information sharing scheme (FVISS, CISS)
• Demonstrated understanding of Family Support Services and different models of intervention.
• Tertiary qualification in social work, social sciences or related field or working experience and expertise in the sector.
• Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and The MARAM Framework as this position is prescribed Tier 1-Comprehensive

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 December 06, 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