Wangaratta, VIC, Australia, 3677 Fixed Term - Full time View favourites Position : Fixed Term Full Time until 30/12/2026 Location : Wangaratta Salary : $88,099 - $94,791 SUPER NFP Salary Packaging 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 Key Worker (case manager), operating within the Care Services portfolio, Targeted Care Packages (TCP) program, has the crucial responsibility of providing intensive case management services to clients receiving TCP support, with a primary focus on reducing the number of children and young people residing in residential care, particularly Aboriginal children and those under 12 years old. About You Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purposeDemonstrated 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 working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children.Demonstrated experience in child and family sector.Demonstrated experience with Child development, attachment and trauma and the ability to use this knowledge to guide practice with Aboriginal children, families and carers.Legislation, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families and communities. Desirable Diploma of Community Services Requirements 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 inductionThe support of regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunities Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay17.5% loading on annual leaveAccess to agency vehicles for all work-related travel Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentOpportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness 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. Please click here TCP Key Worker PD.pdf to download the position description for this role. Application closes by 17th March 2026 - Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 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
