At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Aboriginal families and children, promoting culture and community connections.
- Company: Join VACCA, the largest Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation in Australia.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, professional development, and access to wellbeing programs.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for career growth and connection to community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal families and children.
- Qualifications: Experience in community services or social work, with a passion for cultural safety.
The predicted salary is between 105570 - 110350 $ per year.
Position: Full Time - Fixed Term until 8th October 2027
Location: Frankston VIC 3199
Salary: $105,570 - $110,350 based on level of experience, plus super.
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
Join VACCA’s Restoring Families team and walk alongside Aboriginal children, young people and families to keep culture, family and community strong. Through relationship-based and healing-informed practice, you will support families to build on their strengths, create safe and nurturing homes, and help children remain connected to Country, culture and kin. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will play an important role in supporting family wellbeing, preventing children entering care where possible, and helping families reunify and thrive.
About You
You are passionate about strengthening Aboriginal families and improving outcomes for children and young people. With a strong understanding of culturally safe, healing-informed practice, you build trusting relationships and work alongside families to create positive change. You are a skilled collaborator who can engage with community, services and Child Protection, advocate for families, manage complex casework, and support children to remain connected to family, culture and community.
Qualifications:
- Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Work and/or substantial experience in these fields is desirable.
- A minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Practitioner in a relevant field that supports an understanding of child development and family functioning including theories of attachment, intergenerational and personal trauma, as well as relevant risk assessment frameworks, service responses and interventions in working with vulnerable families.
Requirements:
- Valid Police Check.
- A Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain).
- 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.
Application closes by Monday 2nd November 2026.
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.
Senior Practitioner in Frankston employer: Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an exceptional employer, dedicated to supporting the Aboriginal community through culturally focused initiatives. With a strong commitment to employee growth, VACCA offers comprehensive induction, professional development opportunities, and access to wellbeing programs, all within a supportive and inclusive work culture. Working in Melton VIC, you will have the unique opportunity to connect with the Aboriginal community while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people affected by family violence.
Contact Details:
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Recruitment Team
