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Salary- Position: Full Time,
- Salary: $82,000 plus Super plus Attractive Salary Packaging options
- Location: Preston VIC 3072
The Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is Australia's largest Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation. Committed to our vision and values, we passionately support and advocate for the Aboriginal Community, focusing on our children and vulnerable members. Our distinct strength lies in our Aboriginal identity, enabling us to drive positive change. At VACCA, everyone is welcome, contributing to our collective journey for a more inclusive future.
About the role
The Foster Care Program ensures a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal children and young individuals in Foster Care placements. We extend support to both the families of these children and their caregivers. VACCA is dedicated to reuniting children with their parents and extended families whenever feasible. Our Case Managers, employing a trauma-informed approach, take charge of casework and case management services for Aboriginal children in out-of-home care. This involves conducting visits, assisting Foster Carers, and implementing Cultural Support Plans, prioritizing the well-being and cultural responsiveness of the fostered children.
Requirements
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker
- Where a degree is commenced but not completed, salary will be fixed at Award Level 3 until successful completion.
- You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver’s Licence and a current employment Working with Children Check card.
- COVID 19 Vaccination
What we can offer you!!
- Professional support and training via in-house learning and development training modules
- Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Great career development opportunities.
- Access to Employee support and wellbeing program(s)
- Opportunity to work and build connections 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 a current resume.
We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying. Please click here to view the position description.
Application closes by Feb 23, 2024
We steadfastly uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination, striving to foster resilient and vibrant Aboriginal communities. Our commitment extends to treating every individual with dignity and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and spiritual beliefs.
As a child-safe organisation, VACCA prioritizes the safety and well-being of children and young people, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse. Successful applicants must undergo a thorough National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check before commencing employment and periodically thereafter.
VACCA proudly champions equal opportunities and maintains a smoke-free workplace policy, fostering an inclusive and healthy working environment.
