Senior Practitioner

• Frankston, VIC, Australia, 3199

• Permanent - Full time

Position : Permanent - Full Time

Location : Frankston VIC 3199

Salary : $100,783 - $105,349 based on level of experience, plus super

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) are 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

In the AFPR program, you’ll be part of a dedicated team working at the frontline of keeping Aboriginal children connected to family, culture and community. Through intensive, hands-on support, you’ll walk alongside families to create safe and stable home environments, helping prevent children from entering care and supporting reunification when separation has occurred.

Working closely with services across the state, you’ll strengthen the supports around each family as part of a close, values-driven team guided by the AFPR Team Leader. This is meaningful, relationship-based work where you’ll see the real impact of your efforts every day.

About You

In this role, you’ll work closely with families to create safer, stronger home environments through intensive, hands-on support. Using thoughtful, evidence-informed approaches, you’ll help children remain connected to family while navigating complex challenges.

You’ll collaborate with services, lead care planning, and provide practical support, advocacy and guidance tailored to each family. As part of this, you’ll also maintain strong case practice, contribute to team capability, and play an active role in shaping positive outcomes every day.

Requirements

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker and/or substantial experience in these fields is desirable
• A minimum 3-5yrs experience as a Practitioner in a relevant field that supports an understanding of child development and family functioning including theories of attachment, intergenerational and personal trauma as well as relevant risk assessment frameworks, service responses and interventions in working with vulnerable families.
• Ability to work outside of standard work hours such as weekends (as required)
• Valid Police Check, a Victorian 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 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.

Application closes by Tuesday 7th July 2026

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