Organisation : Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) via BigSplash
Location : Melbourne (Preston)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Families, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $95,000 - $125,000
Application closing date : 24 Sep, 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
- Location: Preston
- 1 Full time position
- $95,000 – $125,000
The Opportunity
The Aboriginal Kinship Finding Manager will lead the Aboriginal Kinship Finding Program. This pilot program will be delivered over one year and is in partnership with First Nations Legal Research Services and the Koorie Heritage Trust. VACCA will establish a statewide Aboriginal kinship finding program with a secure Aboriginal Kinship genealogy database for Victorian Aboriginal children and young people between the ages of 0-18 years involved with child protection who are either in out of home care or at risk of entering out of home care. Aboriginal Kinship Family Manager will be required to supervise 4 Aboriginal Kinship Research workers in the Aboriginal Kinship Family Team.
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal communities and culture and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia
- An ability to work in a culturally respectful and competent manner with young people, their families and communities to ensure that cultural connections are fostered and maintained.
- Understanding and awareness of the issues experienced by Aboriginal children and families and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal people
- Knowledge and experience in the child and family welfare sector (Child protection understanding and experience an advantage)
- Knowledge and experience in engaging with Aboriginal community and ACCO’s
- Understanding of the importance in adhering to Aboriginal cultural protocols
- Knowledge and experience in project management, program implementation and evaluation.
- Strong organisational abilities and interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in establishing procedures, policies and systems
- Experience in supervising staff (supervision of Aboriginal staff an advantage)
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours when required.
- Current Victorian driver’s licence.
- Personal values consistent with the values of VACCA.
- You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver’s Licence and a current employment working with children check card.
- Commitment to VACCA’s vision and purpose
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Aboriginal Kinship Finding Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Families, #Indigenous
