Organisation : Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) via BigSplash
Location : Victoria (Werribee or Melton)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Community Support Services, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $78,063-$81,520
Application closing date : 26 Aug, 2018
About the organisation
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) operates within the context that Aboriginal children continue to be significantly overrepresented 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. If you like to be part of an Organization that strives in strengthening the safety and wellbeing and cultural connectedness of Aboriginal children, individuals and families in their community, we want to hear from you.
About the role
The principal role of the team leader is to oversee the day to day management of the Aboriginal Cradle to Kinder program, to guide, supervise and support caseworkers. It is the team leader’s responsibility to ensure that planning and decisions are made in the best interests of the child, and that families receive a service that is culturally supportive, strengths based and holistic. It is expected the team leader has a good understanding of the practice tools and manuals relevant to the effective operation of the program. The team leader will also have a key role in ensuring caseworkers are familiar with and adhere to relevant VACCA policies. Three caseworkers will be based at the Werribee office and three caseworkers at the proposed Melton office.
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
- Good understanding of the child and family welfare legislative and policy context, theories of attachment, trauma and child development as well as relevant risk assessment frameworks, service responses and interventions in working with vulnerable families.
- A proven ability to develop, manage and lead a team in quality casework practice.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Team Leader – Aboriginal Cradle to Kinder via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services, #Indigenous
