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Form of workPosition: Full Time
Salary: $96,964.64 - $101,249.73 plus super (Depending on Qualifications and Experience)
Location: North
Who is 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 it’s 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 Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from other community organisations and our culture of teamwork and inclusivity is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change. Our strength lies with our people and all people are welcome.
About the opportunity?
The role of the Team Leader: North (Residential Services) is to inspire and coach their teams to provide the very best quality care possible for Aboriginal children and young people. This is a key leadership position within a program that cares for some of our community’s most vulnerable children and young people. It is the team Leader’s responsibility to advocate for decisions that are in the best interests of the child, ensuring a strong focus on connection to family and culture.
The Team Leader: North (Residential Services) will be responsible for 2 Residential Services homes, so will have 2 direct reports being the House Manager of each home. Each of these reports themselves has between 6-10 staff they are responsible for within their team.
Key to success in this role are the following:
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/ Demonstrated experience in child and family sector
Demonstrated leadership experience in child and family sector.
Demonstrated supervision skills and ability to conduct staff appraisals.
A sound knowledge and understanding of issues, policies, legislation, and practices in relation to child and family welfare and children in Residential Care.
A demonstrated ability to mentor staff by providing them with relevant information, support, feedback about their work, and opportunities for professional development.
A demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team as well as providing leadership to a team and capacity to allocate tasks.
Strong computer skills with ability to learn the relevant client data systems.
A willingness to participate in training and supervision as requested.
An ability to work flexible hours, if required
A degree qualification in Social Work, Welfare or related field is required for this role. You may be required to complete additional training to meet the qualification requirements for Residential Care.
Current COVID-19 vaccinations (minimum two doses and booster shot before commencement)
What VACCA Offers?
If you choose to start a professional career with VACCA, we offer a range of services and incentives;
Flexibility and a wide range of shifts available for those with reliability
Attractive salary packaging options for those whom choose to go permanent.
A rich array of learning and development opportunities, including formal qualifications
Opportunities to participate in cultural events and other activities as they arise
Employee Assistance Program to help you de-stress
A warm and supportive environment in which you can grow and flourish
REAL career development opportunities- You can GROW with us!
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. Please click here to View the Position Description
Application closes April 11, 2023
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people to apply.
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.
