Team Leader, Aboriginal Child & Family Services

VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency; Cocoroc; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

17.5% loading on annual leave

Access to agency vehicles

Employee wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Opportunity to work with Aboriginal社区

Job summary

VACCA is seeking a Team Leader in Werribee, VIC to supervise practitioners delivering culturally informed assessments and safety planning for families. You will monitor performance, manage workloads, and collaborate with external partners to coordinate integrated support.

The role emphasizes Aboriginal cultural safety and strong leadership within a multidisciplinary team. The position is full-time, fixed-term for two years, with salary in the range of AUD 115,337.04–120,440.32 plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Significant relevant professional experience in family welfare.
• Understanding of Aboriginal cultures and commitment to cultural safety.
• Ability to supervise and support a multi-disciplinary intake and assessment service.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and mandatory reporting provisions.
• Current Police Check and Working with Children Check; willingness to obtain if not held.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting practitioners to deliver high-quality, culturally informed assessments and safety planning.
• Monitoring team performance and workload allocation for timely, consistent responses.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of practice with a focus on Aboriginal cultural safety.
• Collaborating with VACCA's wider service network and external partners to coordinate integrated support for families.
• Leading a team within a multi-disciplinary intake and assessment service.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Risk assessment

Cultural safety

Supervision

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent

Job description

VACCA is seeking a Team Leader in Werribee, VIC to supervise practitioners delivering culturally informed assessments and safety planning for families. You will monitor performance, manage workloads, and collaborate with external partners to coordinate integrated support.

The role emphasizes Aboriginal cultural safety and strong leadership within a multidisciplinary team. The position is full-time, fixed-term for two years, with salary in the range of AUD 115,337.04–120,440.32 plus