Senior Caseworker - Homelessness

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

17.5% loading on annual leave

Access to agency vehicles

Employee support and wellbeing

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Training and professional development

Induction and supervision

Job summary

VACCA in Preston, VIC is seeking a Permanent full-time role to support Aboriginal individuals, families, Elders and youth experiencing homelessness. You will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed assistance to strengthen housing stability, wellbeing and connection to culture.

This position is based in Preston, with responsibilities that include collaboration with partners and case management. The role requires a Certificate or Diploma in Community Services and at least 2 years in housing,

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Community Services required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in housing and homelessness or related field with demonstrated experience in case management.
• Valid Police Check, Victorian Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) and Victorian Driver Licence.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal individuals, families, Elders and young people experiencing homelessness using a culturally safe approach.
• Advocate and collaborate with community and service partners to strengthen housing stability, wellbeing and connection to culture.
• Manage case notes and reports and contribute to service delivery improvements.

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Community Services

Job description

• Position : Permanent - Full Time
• Location : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary : $105,570 - $110,350 based on level of experience, plus super

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

Join VACCA in supporting Aboriginal individuals, families, Elders and young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Using a culturally safe, trauma informed approach, you will walk alongside community members to strengthen stability, wellbeing, and connection to culture, family and community.

About You

You are passionate about walking alongside Aboriginal people, families, Elders and young people to achieve positive outcomes. You build strong, respectful relationships, provide culturally safe support and advocacy, and work collaboratively with community and service partners to strengthen housing stability, wellbeing and connection to culture. You are an organised communicator who can work independently while contributing to a strong, values driven team.

• Desirable:
• Certificate or Diploma in Community Services
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in housing and homelessness or a related community service field, with demonstrated experience in case management
• 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 Friday 27 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