• Full time position
• Great team and collaborative environment
• Salary from $113,782 to $118,261, plus super, based on qualifications and experience
• Location: Preston, Melbourne and serving other VACCA locations

The Organisation

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia, employing more than 600 employees and delivering more than 70 programs across Victoria. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. 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

Reporting to the Principal Practitioner, Lakidjeka Aboriginal Practice Leader will be responsible for providing practice leadership, mentoring, training and expert advice to Lakidjeka ACSASS workers who are based across VACCA.

The position will also work in close partnership with all relevant Program Managers and Executive Managers who oversee the regional Lakidjeka teams, as well as providing consultation and advice, to other internal stakeholders.

About You

• 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 the child and family services field or a related area and a sophisticated understanding of current issues and awareness of future direction
• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or equivalent qualifications (or willing to obtain) and extensive relevant experience OR a combination of experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the duties required
• Demonstrates reflective, culturally appropriate and evidence-based practice
• Maintains awareness of knowledge, understanding and skills needed to perform role, works to address skill gaps and assists others to identify their training needs
• Proven ability to initiates strategic and productive relationships with key stakeholders and influences sector plans and responses to community needs
• Requirement: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable) and Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain

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 well-being program(s)
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

If the role that is described above is something that you feel passionate about, don’t delay. Click APPLY NOW to start your journey with VACCA.

All applications must include your cover letter, current resume, and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria, which can be found in the PD. Please click here to view the position description.

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 well-being 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.