Organisation : The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (via Big Splash)
Location : Melbourne (Werribee)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Engagement, Community Support Services, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $94,599 to $98,553
Application closing date : 9 Aug, 2020
About the organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. VACCA is an Aboriginal community controlled organisation 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
About the role
- Position: Full-time, Ongoing
- Location: Werribee
- Salary: $94,599 to $98,553 (Depending upon skills and experience)
Team Leader positions will oversee staff delivery of the following:
- 1:1 trauma-informed assessment and counselling to Aboriginal women, men, and children who are impacted by family violence
- Monitor groups with Aboriginal children will create positive and age appropriate entry points for them to engage and to heal their understanding of their parents, family, and history were impacted by family violence
- Monitor groups with Aboriginal adolescents will provide a platform for them to speak to other young people in a meaningful and relevant way and change behaviours
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:
- A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, family therapy or a related discipline or a Certificate IV in a relevant field
- Have a strong understanding of the complex nature and dynamic of family violence including the impact of family violence on Aboriginal women and Aboriginal children
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Relevant experience in the family violence or related sector
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Family Violence Therapeutic – Team Leader via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Engagement, #Community_Support_Services, #Indigenous
