Case Manager - Nugel

Case Manager - Nugel

VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency

Location: Werribee, VIC, Australia

Employment type: Permanent Full Time

Salary: $88,892 to $95,645 plus super and salary packaging options

About The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Nugel Case Manager will have the opportunity to make a real‑life difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families involved in the child protection system.

This position will be responsible for working with Aboriginal children and families, and Government and sector partners to strive for better outcomes for children and to build the capacity of families, so that children can remain at home safely, or can be transitioned home.

Nugel implements Section 18 of the Child Youth and Families Act (CYFA) which transfers responsibility for decision making and direct work with Aboriginal children and their families from Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH) Child Protection to VACCA.

Responsibilities

• Work with Aboriginal children and families to build capacity and support positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with Government and sector partners to achieve child protection goals.
• Implement culturally safe casework approaches in line with legislation and policy.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments.
• Develop, implement, and review care plans for children and young people.
• Prepare accurate documentation: case notes, incident reports, court reports.
• Advocate for children and families within child protection system.
• Maintain professional communication with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Commitment to VACCA's Vision and Aboriginal Cultural Awareness.
• Strong understanding of child development, attachment, and trauma, particularly in relation to Aboriginal children.
• Experience in trauma-informed and culturally safe casework.
• Excellent yarning, deep listening, negotiation skills with Aboriginal children and families.
• Proven ability to collaborate with external stakeholders.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and developing care plans.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Resilience and teamwork in complex and fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to self-care and supporting the team.
• Requirements: recognised Social Work degree or diploma of Community Services, Valid Police Check, Working with Children’s Check, Victorian Driver Licence.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination recommended.

What We Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Access to child protection and VACCA training programs
• Extensive support and training from VACCA’s in-house legal service
• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
• 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

Application

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands peoples to apply.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. We encourage applicants to view the position description prior to applying. Please click here Nugel Case Manager - West - SCHADS NUGEL 4.pdf to download the position description for this role.

Application closes by 5 January 2026.

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.