Senior Family Violence Case Manager

VACCA; Wodonga; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

16.5% annual leave loading

Agency vehicle access

Employee wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Job summary

VACCA is seeking a Fixed Term, Full Time role in Wodonga/Wangaratta to build relationships with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations, ensuring referrals and supports are in place. The position runs until 30 June 2027 and offers a salary range of $105,570–$110,350 plus super and NFP salary packaging.

Applicants should demonstrate commitment to VACCA's values and have knowledge of Aboriginal communities, family violence issues, and the local service landscape.

Qualifications

• Commitment to VACCA's values and purpose.
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures; continually build knowledge.
• Knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal communities.
• Understanding of family violence issues and impact on women, children and families in an Aboriginal context.
• Ability to empower and advocate for clients with a non-judgemental approach.
• Knowledge of local family violence programs, accommodation, legal health and community services.
• Desirable: bachelor’s degree in social work or willingness to work toward mandatory qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and networks with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations to ensure appropriate referrals and supports.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Aboriginal cultures

Family violence knowledge

Empowerment & advocacy

Local family violence programs & NFP,社

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

• Position : Fixed Term, Full Time until 30/06/2027
• Location : Wodonga/ Wangaratta
• Salary :$105,570 - $110,350 + 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

The role will build positive relationships and networks with relevant Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations and services to ensure that appropriate referrals and supports are put in place.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• 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.
• Knowledge and understanding the issues of family violence and the impact on women, children and families in an Aboriginal context
• Ability to empower and advocate for clients with a non-judgemental approach
• Knowledge of local family violence programs, accommodation, legal health and community service within the region (or ability to quickly acquire)

Desirable

• A bachelor’s degree in social work (Or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualifications in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy or significant lived experience relevant to the work

Requirements

• Where a degree is commenced but not completed, salary will be fixed at Award Level 4 until successful completion
• 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

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 7th December 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