Position: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Preston VIC 3072Salary: $106,389 - $111,092 based on level of experience, plus superThe OrganisationThe 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 roleThe Team Leader position in the Family Violence Program in Preston will provide leadership, supervision, and support to case workers, ensuring high-quality service delivery to Aboriginal women, children, and families impacted by family violence. Responsibilities include overseeing case work activities such as intake, advocacy, care plans, referrals, risk assessment, and safety planning (MARAM). The role also involves data management, professional supervision, staff development, and occasional case management and outreach visits. Additionally, the Team Leader will build relationships with key stakeholders and represent VACCA in the family violence sector through network meetings and memberships like RAMP.About YouThe role requires strong leadership aligned with VACCA's values, cultural awareness of Aboriginal communities, and experience engaging with Aboriginal families. It demands knowledge of family violence impacts, risk management, and local services, alongside proven skills in team management, conflict resolution, and professional communication. Confidentiality and mandatory reporting understanding are essential.Requirements:The minimum qualification for this role is a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification or willingness to get it OR have a minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience or have a related qualification relevant to child and family welfare as per the mandatory minimum qualifications for family violence practitioners.Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.What we can offer youA supportive environment that includes comprehensive inductionThe support of regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay17.5% loading on annual leaveAccess to agency vehicles for all work-related travelAccess to Employee support and wellbeing programsPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentOpportunity to work and build connections with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this programWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to applyApplications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.Please click here FV TLP D.pdf to download the position description for this role.Application closes by Friday 14th February 2025We 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.
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