About the organisation
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) operates within the context that Aboriginal children continue to be significantly over-represented in the protection and care system within Victoria. VACCA considers that it has the responsibility and the opportunity to promote, advocate for and achieve positive changes in the lives of Aboriginal children, their families and the broader Aboriginal community.
About the role
- Full Time positions @ Preston and Dandenong location
- Part Time Position @ Dandenong location
- Salary Range $60,000 – $70,000 +Salary packaging
The Opportunity
At VACCA, Lakidjeka Aboriginal Child Specialist Advise Support Service (ACSASS) is committed to support and ensure the child protection system for Aboriginal children, young people and families is in line with protocols laid down.
A Lakidjeka ACSASS Caseworker advocates for fair and just treatment (the best interests) for Aboriginal children and young people in the child protection system.
This role will:
- Provide independent consultation advice to Child Protection on the best ways of keeping children and young people safe. This advice will include the importance of strong connection to Aboriginal culture, community and family.
- Work within a small locally based team and report to a Team Leader as well as being part of a larger state-wide ACSASS team.
- Liaise and develop a number of external relationships with Child Protection, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal services.
If you have the passion and commitment to make a difference in our community to strengthen the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people at home or in care, we want to hear from you.
These are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated positions, 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.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Lakidjeka ACSASS Caseworkers via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Families, #Indigenous
