Lakidjeka ACSASS Case Advisor

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Regular internal supervision

Professional development and training

Salary packaging options

Access to agency vehicles for work

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Fitness Passport

Connection with Aboriginal Community &

Culture engagement

Job summary

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op (VACCA) seeks a Lakidjeka (ACSASS) Case Advisor to support Aboriginal children and families through the child protection process, offering cultural guidance and advocacy. You will help ensure culturally informed assessments, planning and decision-making that prioritise the best interests of children.

You will work with Child Protection colleagues, build relationships, document records accurately, and assist families to understand their

Qualifications

• Valid Police Check required.
• Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain).
• Victorian Driver Licence required.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended).

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural guidance and advocacy throughout the child protection process.
• Support Aboriginal children and families to understand their rights and navigate legal processes.
• Collaborate with Child Protection to ensure culturally informed assessments, planning and decisions.
• Maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with families and services.

Skills

Police Check

Working with Children Check

Driver Licence

COVID-19 Vaccination

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op – Chirnside Park VIC

• Salary : Between $92,286 - $99,294 plus super and salary packaging options
• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position only

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

As a Lakidjeka (ACSASS) Case Advisor, you will support Aboriginal children and families by providing cultural guidance and advocacy throughout the child protection process. Working alongside Child Protection, you will help ensure assessments, planning and decision-making are culturally informed, respectful and focused on the best interests of Aboriginal children. You will also support families to understand their rights, navigate legal processes, and have their voices heard.

About You

You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal children and families and bring a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, community and the issues that can impact family wellbeing. You are confident working alongside Child Protection and other services, providing culturally informed advice, advocacy and support that promotes the best interests of Aboriginal children. You can assess risk through a cultural lens, build strong relationships, manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records. Whether working independently or as part of a small team, you are committed to achieving positive outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities.

• Requirements: Valid Police Check, a 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

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Application closes by Monday 16 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