Family Violence Senior Case Worker

• Full Time, Ongoing
• $93,858 to $95,875 (based on skills & experience) Plus Super plus Attractive Salary Packaging option
• Based at Werribee

The Organisation
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia, employing more than 800 employees and delivering more than 70 programs across Victoria. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation's vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our People.
About the role
The Family Violence Senior Case Worker provides holistic case management to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children who are experiencing Family Violence in the Western Melbourne and Brimbank Melton areas. The Senior Case Worker 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 understanding of historical and contemporary issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australian society.
• Experience and ability to work with Aboriginal organisation and communities and a proven ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal people.
• An awareness of Family Violence issues and the impacts on women children and families.
• The ability to apply a flexible, non-judgmental and empowering approach to service delivery.
• Knowledge of local Family Violence programs, accommodation, legal, health and community services within the region or the ability to acquire that knowledge.
• Demonstrated positive working relationships with other agencies in a service network.
• Experience with shared casework, or group work.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member in a challenging environment.
• Demonstrated competencies in the application and use of Microsoft word applications and other data systems.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare reports, submissions and other relevant documents.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, family therapy or a related discipline
• Relevant work experience
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable),
• Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain)
• Victorian Drivers Licence.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and the Common Risk Assessment Framework, CRAF / MARAM
• MARAM tier 1 Comprehensive
• Knowledge of the SHIP data reporting system.

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
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
• 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.

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 prior to applying.
Application closes by 22nd February 2024 by 5:00pm
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.