• Position    : Fixed Term (30 June 2026), Part Time (30 hours per week)
• Location   : Morwell 
• Salary       : $73,795 - $79,135 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

The KFFE Facilitator is responsible for facilitating group programs for parents and children aged 0-5. To deliver an evidence-based parenting program that builds connection with the children. The facilitator is required to share tips and ideas to support the child’s learning and development.

This role supports the connection to community and culture whilst growing children to be strong in their Aboriginal Identity.

About You

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children
• Demonstrated experience in child and family sector
• An understanding of developmental milestones for children
• An ability to work effectively with Aboriginal organisations, government departments and community service organisations.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal people and to prepare written reports
• A proven ability to work as part of a team as well as a willingness to participate in training programs and in supervision
• An ability to facilitate group sessions with families and children
• Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

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 below to download the position description for this role. 

 KFFE PD .pdf

Application closes by 20th October 2024

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