At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and nurture Aboriginal children, helping them heal from trauma and develop life skills.
- Company: Join VACCA, the largest Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, attractive salary packaging, and access to wellness programs.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for career growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children while connecting with Aboriginal culture.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications and a commitment to supporting Aboriginal children with diverse needs.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
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:
Therapeutic Residential Care Worker will engage with the children and young people to develop a nurturing, positive relationship and to assist each child to deal with their trauma-based responses to life in a way that promotes healing, emotional growth and development of positive attitudes and life skills.
About You:
- Commitment to the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose
- A relevant qualification, in line with Residential Care minimum standards, including the Mandatory Residential Care Skill Set Units
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- A demonstrated ability to work, collaborate and contribute to Aboriginal children with a range of complex and diverse needs to support their emotional, physical, psychological and cultural development.
- Ability to respond therapeutically to Aboriginal children's pain-based behaviours indicating an understanding of the impact of trauma and disrupted attachment on children.
- Ability to complete household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, transporting children.
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
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply. 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.
Therapeutic Residential Care Worker in Wodonga 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
