• Position    : Fixed Term (Until June 2028), Full Time 
• Location   : Morwell
• Salary      : $100,783 - $105,349 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

Reporting to the Team Leader, Education Liaison Officer (ELO), will play a vital role in improving educational outcomes and well-being for Aboriginal children and young students by facilitating communication, providing support to schools and advocating for culturally responsive practices within the education system.

This position will provide engagement strategies, advocate for student needs, and build strong partnerships with schools, families, and community contributing to improved attendance, wellbeing, and participation in school and improve the experience of Aboriginal students.

About You

• Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Related tertiary qualifications in Education, Community Services, teaching and/or relevant work experience of two to three years in this role.
• Appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the challenges or barriers within the education system
• Experience working with school communities, families, and community organisations, particularly within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, to support student engagement and success.
• Strong understanding of the education support systems available to young people living in residential care settings and an understanding of strengths-based, trauma informed and therapeutic practice
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage with relevant stakeholders, including students, parents, and school staff.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise, and manage time effectively and flexibly - Familiarity with using computer systems including to record client information.
• Requirements: 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  Educatial Liaison Officer- Morwell- SCAHDS 5.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 15 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