Lakidjeka Case Advisor

Job Opportunity: Lakidjeka Case Advisor VACCA – Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency is an Aboriginal Community‑Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community. It is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia and its team is committed to the organisation’s vision and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community. Location & Position Location: Wodonga, VIC (also available in Wangaratta, VIC). Position type: Permanent Full‑time. Salary: $88,099 – $94,791 + super and NFP salary packaging. About the Role The Case Advisor will be responsible for providing a cultural perspective on all risk and safety assessments, supporting child protection to engage Aboriginal children and families in a fair and respectful manner, and improving case management and decision‑making processes concerning Aboriginal children. About You Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose. Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities. Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children. Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting on Aboriginal families that lead to child protection involvement. Demonstrated ability to work closely with child protection and other services to advocate for the child and support the best interests of children. 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). 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 programmes. 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 programme. Application Process Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your current resume. Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Application closes by 23 December 2025 – interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. We are committed to Aboriginal self‑determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities, ensuring that 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 a working with children check prior to commencement of employment and periodically thereafter. VACCA is an equal‑opportunity employer and has a smoke‑free workplace policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr