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Salary- Full time, Ongoing opportunity available at Frankston location
- Salary up to $ 93,858.96, based on qualification and experience, Plus Super
- Attractive salary packaging available
VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation employing more than 800 employees and delivering more than 70 programs across Victoria
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
This role is responsible for providing support and assistance to Aboriginal children and young people aged 10 years to 21 years and those who are at risk of offending or reoffending and those currently involved with Youth Justice. The role includes a combination of community development, care co-ordination, youth engagement, support, supervision, mentoring, and connection of at risk young Aboriginal people to existing Aboriginal and other community support services.
About You
- Relevant qualification in social work, youth work, community services or related discipline or significant lived experience relevant to the role
- A minimum 3-5yrs experience as a youth worker or in a relevant field
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose.
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Youth Justice system in Victoria.
- Understanding of issues contributing to young people offending .
- Requirement: Current COVID-19 vaccination, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Drivers Licence
- 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 connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
If what is listed above seems like the role for you, the team for you and an opportunity that you can't wait to get your hands on, then all that's left to do is to click APPLY and start your professional journey with VACCA. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.
This will give you complete information about the role and a view of the selection criteria to guide you in writing your application
Application closes by 4 Feb, 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
