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 : Salary - $62,250 - $76, 879
Application closing date : 16 Jul, 2019
About the organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organization of its kind in Australia. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organization that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation's vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.
We provide a positive, culturally safe workplace environment supported by family friendly and culturally sensitive workforce policies, including professional development, continuing education and staff wellbeing.
About the role
- Location – Preston
- Full Time
- Salary – $62,250 – $76, 879
- 5 Weeks Annual Paid Leave
The Opportunity
These newly developed positions will play a key role in working with Aboriginal children and families, Government and sector partners to reduce the over representation of Aboriginal children involved with child protection services. Children in the program may be on Protection Orders living at home or in alternative care arrangements.
The positions will also actively contribute to the development of internal and state-wide policies, procedures and protocols relating to the section 18 programs.
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:
- Sound Knowledge and and understanding of:
- Aboriginal history, values, practices and culture
- Child development, attachment and trauma as they relate to Aboriginal children
- Demonstrated ability to use this knowledge to guide practice with Aboriginal children, families and carers
- Legislation, policy and practice requirements relating to Aboriginal children, families and communities
- Ability to undertake complex casework with children in out of home care who have experienced trauma
- Ability to develop, implement and reviews plans for children and young people
- Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with Aboriginal children, families, carers and other service providers to achieve outcomes
- Ability to advocate on behalf of Aboriginal children and families
- Good written and computer skills with the ability to prepare reports (including court reports) and maintain client records to a high standard
Education/Qualification –
Mandatory –
- Experience working in the child, youth and family sector
- Diploma in community Services
Application must include:
- A cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position
- A resume with your skills, experience and qualifications
- Written responses to the key selection criteria
Application Deadline- 16th July 2019
For more information regarding your exciting future with VACCA, please contact Ankita Das Gupta on 9287 8838
For a copy of the position description and to apply for this position, click here www.vacca.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies
How to apply
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Sector: #Children, #Families, #Indigenous
