• Full time, Fixed Term Contract
• Preston/ Werribee (travel to either sites)
• $69,202 - $71,012

The Opportunity:

The Foster Carer Support, recruitment, assessment and training position is responsible for ensuring that robust systems are in place for the recruitment, training, assessment and retention of volunteer foster carers.

This position requires an ability to work flexible hours.

About Us:

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. 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.

To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:

• Commitment to VACCA's vision and purpose
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people
• A sound knowledge and understanding of issues, policies, legislation and practices in relation to child and family welfare and in particular, children in out-of-home care
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• A strong ability to prepare reports with preferred experience and ability in written psycho-social assessments
• Excellent customer service skills. Provides clients/community members with high quality, culturally appropriate service and referrals

For more information regarding your exciting future with VACCA, please contact Bavi Rai, Recruitment Advisor on 9287 8835

For a copy of the position description and to apply for this position, click here.

Applications must include:

• A cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position
• A resume with your skills, experience and qualifications
• Written responses to the key selection criteria

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.