Case Worker - Family Services

Case Manager – Family Services

Location : Preston, VIC 3072

Employment type : Permanent – Full time

Salary : $88,099 - $94,791 based on level of experience, plus super

About the Organization

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community‑Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

About the Role

The Case Manager role within Family Services supports Aboriginal children and families referred to VACCA, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Guided by cultural values and the spirit of self‑determination, the Case Manager walks alongside families, helping them share their stories in their own way. Through trauma‑informed and culturally safe practices, the role fosters healing, connection, and empowerment.

About You

The role supports Aboriginal families through culturally grounded outreach, healing on Country, and trauma‑informed engagement. It empowers parents through mentoring, connection to culture, and respectful collaboration, fostering resilience, safety, and self‑determination.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Work and / or substantial experience in these fields
• Valid Police Check, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID‑19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

Benefits

Application Information

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. Please click here : Family Services case manager PD Oct 24'.pdf to download the position description for this role. Application closes by Friday 7 November 2025.

VACCA is a child‑safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke‑free workplace policy.

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