Senior Case Manager

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Agency vehicles

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Connection with Aboriginal community

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency invites an experienced practitioner to join our team in Victoria. The role will liaise with VACCA programs, Child Protection, external service providers and community organisations to develop plans and engage appropriate support for clients.

You will mentor staff, support the AFPR Response Team Leader, and contribute to a culturally respectful approach with Aboriginal young people and families. Some after-hours and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to champion VACCA values.
• Awareness of Aboriginal cultures and commitment to cultural safety.
• Ability to work with Aboriginal young people and families in a respectful way.
• Understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal communities and families.
• Experience with strengths-based interventions and risk assessment frameworks.
• Qualification in Community Services or Social Work; substantial related experience.

Responsibilities

• liaise with VACCA programs, Child Protection and external providers to develop plans and support for clients.
• Mentor and support other team members and assist the AFPR Response Team Leader with duties.
• Occasional after hours and weekend work as required.

Skills

Leadership

Cultural awareness

Aboriginal community engagement

Strengths-based interventions

Child development knowledge

Attachment theory basics

Trauma-informed care

Education

Certificate / Diploma / Degree in Community Services or Social Work

Job description

25d ago , from Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency VACCA

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

The role will liaise with a range of VACCA programs, Child Protection, external service providers and Community Service Organisations develop plans and engage appropriate support for clients. Additionally, the role will be contributing to the broader team by providing mentoring and support to other team members and assist the AFPR Response Team Leader with duties as directed. The role entails some after hours and weekend work as required.

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.
• An ability to work in a culturally respectful and competent manner, with Aboriginal young people, their families, and communities, to ensure that cultural connections are fostered and maintained.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues that impact Aboriginal families, children and
• young people, particularly those who are involved with Child Protection.
• Sound knowledge of and experience with implementing strengths-based interventions
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker and/or substantial experience in these fields.
• A minimum 3-5yrs experience as a Practitioner in a relevant field that supports an understanding of child development and family functioning including theories of attachment, intergenerational and personal trauma as well as relevant risk assessment frameworks, service responses and interventions in working with vulnerable families.

Requirements

• Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian 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 23rd September 2026 - This ad is subject to close upon completion of the recruitment process

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