Senior Kinship Case Manager

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Agency vehicle access

Employee wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) seeks a dedicated professional to support the Team Leader and staff in managing daily casework and to assist in audit preparation and OOHC leadership tasks. The role emphasizes culturally appropriate engagement with Aboriginal families and children, and strong advocacy across stakeholders.

Applicants should have a relevant qualification in Community Services or Social Work, with a minimum of four years’ experience in child, youth and family welfare,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to VACCA's vision and values.
• Experience engaging with Aboriginal families and children.
• Ability to advocate for Aboriginal children with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader and staff with day-to-day case management tasks.
• Assist in audits and support the OOHC leadership team.

Skills

Cultural engagement

Case management

Communication

Training needs assessment

Advocacy

Education

Social work degree

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

This position will provide support to the Team Leader; support new staff and current staff to ensure they are able manage their day-to-day case management tasks. You will also assist in the preparation of audits and support the OOHC leadership team

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children
• Ability to advocate for Aboriginal children and communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate and respectful way with a range of stakeholders including staff and external parties.
• Ability to identify the training and support needs of carers, particularly non-Aboriginal carers in terms of their cultural competence and connection to the Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrated case management skills.
• Professional conceptual and writing skills, with the ability to write reports, including Incident Reports, Quarterly Reports and Court Reports.
• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Youth Case Management and/or Social Worker
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in child, youth and family welfare experience

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

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