Organisation : Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) via BigSplash
Location : Melbourne (Chirnside Park)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development, Community Support Services, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 7 Oct, 2018
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
- Chirnside Park location
- Salary Range $78,063 – $81,520 +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.
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 when making decisions in the best interest of the child.
- Manage the day to day operations of locally based ACSASS team including the direct supervision and support of staff
- Report to a Program Manager as well as contribute to a larger state-wide ACSASS team.
- Liaise and develop a number of external working 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.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Team Leader-Lakidjeka via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Community_Support_Services, #Indigenous
