Position : Permanent, Full Time Location : Croydon Salary : $97,377 - $101,787 plus superannuation and salary package This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position The Organisation The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care 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 This role is responsible for Intake, completing assessments and responding to immediate needs for Aboriginal clients seeking support through the Orange Door Hub in Outer East region and based at the Croydon site.
This role will provide short term support and then refer clients to agencies for further supports where this is identified as a need.
About You Minimum degree qualified in Social Work (or equivalent) or willingness to work toward the qualification in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy or significant lived experience relevant to the work.
Minimum two years' experience in Family Violence sector.
Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose.
Proven experience in child and family services and/or family violence sector.
Completed MARAM training and proven experience of using MARAM.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in intake processes and comprehensive assessments to determine needs for clients and able to formulate interventions to respond to the needs.
Requirements : 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 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.
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.
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.
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Aboriginal OD Hub Prac PD.pdf Application closes by 27th September 2024 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.
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