• Position: Fixed Term, Full Time - Until 31 Dec 2026
• Location: Chirnside Park
• Salary: Between $97,377 and $101,092 depending on qualifications, plus superannuation and salary packaging options

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its 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 Eastern VACCA Family Violence Therapeutic Program offers support services for Aboriginal community members dealing with trauma from family violence (FV).

The Therapeutic Senior Case Manager role involves delivering specialised FV responses, conducting risk assessments, creating a culturally safe environment, and providing timely family support through practical outreach services, including home visits.

The role focuses on complex case management, cultural integration, and promoting family reconnection while supporting referrals to other services.

About You

• Awareness and respect for Aboriginal cultures, with an understanding of current issues and the diverse experiences of Aboriginal people.
• Experienced in conducting Child Wellbeing and Family Violence risk assessments, including planning, implementation, and review.
• Strong understanding of how family violence affects Aboriginal families, including the complex factors that influence children and families.
• A Bachelors' in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Family Therapy or a related discipline with Family Violence minimum qualifications policy.
• Knowledge and use of Information Sharing Entities (ISE) and Risk Assessment Entities (RAE), including gathering information from agencies like Courts, Police, Schools, and Child Protection.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting families using strength-based, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experienced in setting goals and creating timely response plans, including handling crisis situations effectively.
• Able to prepare clear and accurate documents and reports such as case notes, incident reports, family reviews, and assessments.
• Strong communication skills with Aboriginal children, families, and stakeholders, using culturally appropriate and respectful approaches.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting junior staff members.
• Requirements: Comprehensive tier 1 MARAM equivalent; minimum 4 years work experience in case management; valid Police Check, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

What we can offer you

• 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
• 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
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply.

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. 

A position description is attached.

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