• Position    : Permanent - Part Time
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $88,099 - $94,791 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

The Community Engagement Project Worker at Northern VACCA partners with the Team Leader to develop, organise and deliver both short- and long-term funded initiatives. They support Aboriginal men, families, youth, children and Elders across the northern region by facilitating program attendance, mentoring young people and assisting various client services. This role ensures culturally respectful, safe engagement and sustained community involvement.

About You

You will assist the Team Leader in planning and delivering client projects, events and activities, provide culturally respectful support, maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with VACCA’s policies and legislative requirements. You’ll also engage in team meetings and supervision, pursue ongoing professional development, uphold VACCA’s commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and support organizational initiatives and colleagues during busy periods.

• Requirements:
• Relevant qualifications, such as Diploma in Community Services or relevant experience willingness to enrol in further study
• 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 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 here  CommunityEngagementProject Worker_PD.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 26th September 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