Koorie Womans Diversion Worker

Job Description

Position : Fixed Term (30 June 2025), Full Time Location : Morwell Salary : $85,120 - $91,586 plus superannuation and salary package The Organisation 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. Our strength lies with our people. About the role The Case Manager will play an integral role in diverting Aboriginal women from further contact with the criminal justice system, by delivering and coordinating intensive case management to a caseload of up to 15 Aboriginal women. About You Diploma or relevant experience in Community Service Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose Proven ability to work effectively with the local Aboriginal community. Understanding of the underlying issues that contribute to Aboriginal women’s contact with the justice system. Knowledge of the service system and resources available to support Aboriginal women in contact with the justice system. Well-developed planning and organisational skills. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and liaising with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations to achieve project objectives and goals. Demonstrated experience in coordinating and delivering effective advice, support, and services to Aboriginal women. Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain), and a Victorian Driver Licence. What we can offer you A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction The support of regular internal supervision Professional development and training opportunities Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay 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 Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people 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 below to download the position description for this role. Koorie Womens Diversion Program .pdf Application closes by 9th March 2025 We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr