Organisation : Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) via BigSplash
Location : Melbourne (Frankston)
Work type : Various
Sector : Children, Families, Indigenous, Men
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $74,524.32 to $77,650
Application closing date : 27 Dec, 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
Status: Full Time & Part Time, 12 month
Location: Frankston
Salary : $74,524.32 to $77,650
The Opportunity
The “Better Way’ Program is a partnership between VACCA and Anglicare Victoria to pilot a new way of working with fathers who have used violence against their family members or and at risk of being violent again.The program provides an integrated whole-of family approach that primarily focuses on supporting fathers who require support to walk away from violence and be better fathers and family men
This position will work between VACCA and Anglicare Victoria’s Frankston office sites, with Aboriginal fathers living in the Southern Metropolitan Region
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:
- Experience working with men and ability to engage and support men through difficult times and complex situations
- Demonstrated understanding of the underlying causes of family violence in Aboriginal families and the impact of violence on all members of the family
- Experience and ability to work with Aboriginal organisations and sector partners to advocate for male clients and hold a case load of clients
- An awareness of family violence issues and understanding of intergenerational trauma experienced by Aboriginal men
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and independently to achieve goals and outcomes
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Aboriginal Men's Worker- A Better Way x2 via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Families, #Indigenous, #Men
