Hub Practitioner - TOD

VACCA; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

17.5% annual leave loading

Agency vehicle access

Professional development

Parental leave after 12 months

Job summary

VACCA in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a Hub Practitioner to provide culturally safe and effective responses to Aboriginal families and children seeking support through the Hubs. The role collaborates with Orange Door staff and leadership to deliver essential services and connect clients to the broader system.

Requirements include a tertiary qualification in social work or related field, or equivalent experience, and knowledge of MARAM and FVISS/CISS.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to VACCA's vision and leadership in community settings.
• Awareness of Aboriginal cultures and communities with ongoing knowledge-building.
• Ability to engage with Aboriginal families and children respectfully.
• Experience or knowledge of Family Domestic Violence models (MARAM) and information sharing schemes.
• Understanding of Family Support Services and intervention models.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe responses to Aboriginal families and children seeking support.
• Work with Orange Door staff and leadership to deliver hub services.
• Assist in coordinating access to the wider service system for clients.

Skills

Cultural safety

Leadership

Engage with families

MARAM framework

FVISS/CISS knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in social work or related field

Job description

• Position : Permanent Full Time
• Location : Werribee
• 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

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 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