Job Summary
- $35.14 per hour to $36 per hour and superannuation based on your skills and qualifications.
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 7th May 2024
- Regional VIC > Wodonga
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) stands as the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. As an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation, VACCA is dedicated to supporting and advocating for the Aboriginal community. Our foundation rests upon the strength of our people.
Committed to the organisation's vision and values, our team passionately advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members. We demonstrate utmost respect for, adherence to, and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practices, and ceremonies.
Our unique Aboriginal identity sets us apart from mainstream services and empowers us to consistently deliver positive outcomes for our people. It is the essence of our identity that fuels our success in creating meaningful impacts.
As a Residential Care Case Worker, your role is pivotal in cultivating meaningful connections with children and young people. Your focus is on fostering nurturing and positive relationships, guiding each child through the challenges of trauma-based responses to life. Your approach is designed to not only promote healing but also encourage emotional growth and the development of positive attitudes and essential life skills.
The key to success in this role is the following:
If you choose to start a professional career with VACCA, we offer a range of services and incentives.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Applications should include a cover letter, 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.
At our core, we uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination, dedicating ourselves to the support of robust, secure, and flourishing Aboriginal communities. Our commitment extends to ensuring that every individual is treated with utmost dignity, respecting diverse cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and spiritual beliefs.
VACCA operates as a child-safe organisation, unwavering in our dedication to the safety and well-being of children and young people. We maintain a zero-tolerance stance against child abuse. Successful applicants will undergo a thorough National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check before employment and periodically thereafter.
As an equal-opportunity employer, VACCA adheres to a smoke-free workplace policy, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and individual contributions.
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