Address- Position : Permanent/fixed Term - Part Time
- Salary : $71,128 to $76,272 plus superannuation and salary packaging options
- Location : Werribee
About VACCA
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care 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 Case Support Worker will be responsible for providing support to Family violence teams within the respective office. The position will Support Workers to undertake case related and administrative tasks. The worker will also provide supports through transporting and supporting children to and from the groups for Melton and Werribee sites. The transport will be provided to and from school or home as per family’s need. The position will liaise closely with the Group Facilitator and the Team Leader in planning and delivering the support activities. The position will be required to work outside of regular hours.
About you:
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
- 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
- Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children Sound administration skills including ability to record case notes, maintain files, use computer databases Proven and sound time management skills, communication skills, reliability, accountability and commitment to high quality client service.
- Proven ability to work in a team and independently
- A willingness to participate in training programs and in supervision.
- Ability to work out of normal business hours as required by the role.
- Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.
What we can offer you!!
If you choose to start a professional career with VACCA, we offer a range of services and incentives.
- 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 Islander 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 prior to applying which can be found on our VACCA Careers website.
Application closes by 27 June 2024
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
