Targeted Care Packages - Key Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Regular internal supervision

Professional development and training

Salary packaging

16% leave loading

Agency vehicles for work travel

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Cultural connection opportunities

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op is seeking a Part-time, fixed-term Key Worker in Chirnside Park. You will support Aboriginal children and families with culturally safe case management and coordinated services to achieve positive outcomes.

Applicants should have a Diploma in Community Services or equivalent, up-to-date police checks, and a valid driver licence. A COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Community Services or equivalent.
• Valid Police Check and Victorian Working with Children Check for paid employment (or willingness).
• Current Victorian Driver Licence and COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe case management for Aboriginal children, young people, families and carers.
• Coordinate supports and tailor packages to meet each child’s needs, goals and cultural plan.
• Advocate, collaborate and monitor outcomes to help children thrive in their family and community.

Skills

Case management

Relationship building

Culturally safe practice

Education

Diploma of Community Services or equivalent

Job description

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

• Position : Fixed Term 6 Months Part Time
• Location : Chirnside Park
• Salary : $92,286 - $99,294 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

As a Key Worker, you will walk alongside Aboriginal children, young people, families and carers, providing culturally safe and responsive case management that supports positive, lasting outcomes. Working with a dedicated caseload, you will build strong relationships, coordinate supports, and help children remain connected to their family, community and culture. You will play an important role in delivering and monitoring tailored support packages, ensuring each child's needs, goals and Cultural Support Plan are at the heart of the journey. Through collaboration, advocacy and cultural understanding, you will help create opportunities for children and young people to thrive.

About You

You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal children and young people to stay connected to family, community and culture. With strong relationship building and case management skills, you can work collaboratively with families, carers and service partners to achieve positive outcomes. You bring a culturally safe and strengths based approach, supporting young people to access education, employment and community opportunities while helping create stable, nurturing environments. You are organised, proactive and committed to maintaining high quality records, coordinating supports and advocating for the wellbeing and future of every child and young person in your care.

• Requirements:
• Minimum Education/ Qualification- Diploma of Community Services or equivalent
• 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

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description on our careers site prior to applying.

Application closes by Monday 12th October 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