Address
Form of work
Salary- Position : Permanent, Full time position
- Salary : $102,546 - $107,074 plus superannuation and salary package
- Location : Morwell
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 strength lies with our people.
About the role
The Youth ServicesTeam Leader is responsible for the management of the program and is responsible for to engaging, guiding, supervising, and supporting caseworkers in the delivery of a quality service, that is culturally safe in the Leave Care – Post Care program, youth homelessness and Better Futures programs.
It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure the team consistently advocates for decisions that are in the best interests of the child, taking into account their connection to family and culture.
About You
- Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose.
- A Tertiary qualification in the field of social work, youth work, psychology or community services and extensive relevant experience, or a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required.
- Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively, with proven capacity to negotiate and liaise with Government Departments, Aboriginal services, and other mainstream agencies
- Experience in working within a variety of frameworks and models; trauma informed practice, critical reflective practice, cultural imbedded frameworks, best interests of the child, child centred practice, case management principles.
- A well-developed understanding of Child Protection issues and in particular the characteristics and needs of young people leaving care or who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Ability to time manage, prioritises work and delegate appropriately, while demonstrating an understanding of the competing demands and stakeholder priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership and supervision within a complex service delivery environment, with a focus on support, accountability and ensuring a culture that aligns with VACCA’s values.
- Requirement: 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 Drivers Licence
- 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
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 28th January 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.
