Team Leader - Family Violence Therapeutic Services

• Morwell, VIC, Australia, 3840

• Permanent - Full time

• Position : Permanent - Full Time
• Location : Morwell
• Salary : $110,110 - $114,980 based on level of experience, plus super

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

Lead a dedicated team supporting individuals and families impacted by family violence to heal, rebuild, and thrive. As the Family Violence Therapeutic Team Leader, you will guide therapists and case managers, oversee service delivery and program quality, and ensure clients receive safe, trauma-informed support. Working closely with the Program Manager, you'll foster a positive team culture, provide supervision and professional development, and help drive meaningful outcomes for children, families, and communities

About You

You are a supportive and inspiring leader who is passionate about helping people heal and thrive. You bring experience in family violence and therapeutic services, confidently guiding and developing staff while ensuring every client receives culturally safe, trauma informed support. With strong judgement, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to continuous improvement, you foster a positive team culture and help create lasting change for children, families, and communities.

• The minimum qualification for this role is a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification OR have a minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience and related qualification relevant to child and family welfare as per the mandatory minimum qualifications for family violence practitioners.
• Experience working in Aboriginal led organisations will be highly regarded
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the child, youth and families’ sector
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation and professional guidelines (including children and young people at risk, MARAM, Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme, Child Information Sharing Scheme, relevant professional Code of Ethics and Practice Standards, and privacy requirements).
• 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 Sunday 19th 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