Koorie Connect Caseworker

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Internal supervision

Professional development and training

Salary packaging

17.5% loading on annual leave

Access to agency vehicles for work

Employee support and wellbeing

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Cultural connection with Aboriginal社区

Fitness Passport

Job summary

VACCA is seeking a Permanent Part Time role based in Preston, VIC to provide culturally responsive case management for Aboriginal community members across Melbourne’s Northern Metropolitan region. You will deliver phone-based support, office appointments and outreach, offering assessments, referrals and emergency financial assistance to families in crisis.

The successful candidate will work within a supportive team, receive supervision, and have access to professional development, salary

Qualifications

• Experience working with the Aboriginal community in a casework setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and ability to communicate with Aboriginal people.
• Experience in assessment and case planning.
• Ability to work respectfully with individuals, families and communities to foster cultural connections.
• Knowledge of local welfare services across welfare sectors (child welfare, health, employment, education, housing, legal).
• Ability to advocate on behalf of individuals and families.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive, holistic case management across phone, office and outreach.
• Deliver assessments, referrals and tailored guidance to clients.
• Offer emergency financial assistance and support to families in crisis.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Casework

Cultural knowledge

Advocacy

Computer skills

Tools

Computers

Job description

• Position :Permanent Part Time
• Location : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary : $92,286- $99,294 based on level of experience, plus super and 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

This position is responsible for providing culturally responsive, holistic support to Aboriginal community members across Melbourne’s Northern Metropolitan region. This role delivers case management through phone-based support, office appointments, and outreach, offering tailored guidance, assessments, and referrals and provides emergency financial assistance and support to families in crisis. The position focuses on empowering clients, strengthening connections, and ensuring access to the services needed to enhance wellbeing.

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

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose.
• A demonstrated experience working with the Aboriginal community in a case work setting.
• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and a proven ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in providing casework including assessment and case planning.
• An ability to work in a culturally respectful and competent manner with individuals, families and communities to ensure that cultural connections are fostered and maintained.
• Understanding & knowledge of local welfare services across a range of sectors including child welfare, health, employment, education, housing and legal.
• Ability to advocate on behalf of individuals and families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to write reports, case notes and record keeping skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours occasionally.
• High level of computer skills.
• A willingness to participate in training programs and in supervision

Requirements:

• 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

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Application closes by Monday 9th Nov 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