• Position    : Permanent, Full Time
• Location   : VACCA North and West regions (the successful candidate’s primary office can be Preston, Werribee or Melton, with travel required across all three)
• Salary      : $110,110  - $114,980 (based on skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging is available

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 Koorie FACES Lead Facilitator will lead the delivery of culturally focused group parenting sessions to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, parents and carers and provide them with opportunities to strengthen their cultural knowledge and understanding about parenting. The Lead Facilitator, with support from a co-facilitator, is responsible for delivering high-quality group sessions and creating a safe space for families navigating complex challenges related to parenting and wellbeing.

The Lead Facilitator will report to the Program Manager and will liaise with program staff across VACCA to plan, promote and deliver group sessions over 7-week blocks during each school term. They will deliver the program across VACCA’s Preston, Werribee and Melton locations and will manage operational requirements including referrals, enrolments and attendance, venue hire, catering, feedback collection and reporting.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such
• Strong cultural knowledge and a commitment to supporting a culturally safe work environment
• Experience in public speaking and confidence facilitating workshops with Community
• Advanced capacity to listen deeply and respond with compassion and respect to people experiencing difficulty
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, including the ability to support and develop less senior staff, promote best practice, and lead by example
• Aptitude for teamwork and ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage operational requirements
• Proficiency in recording and reporting using client management systems and case documentation processes
• Ability to identify, assess and respond to risk using applicable frameworks

Requirements:

• Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in child and family services, or a related field such as social work, allied health, community development, education, or justice
• Experience working in an Aboriginal organisation or with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families or Community
• Capacity to travel between VACCA Offices during school term, including overnight travel where required
• 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 

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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  Lead Facilitator – Koorie FACES - Northern & Western - L6.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 21 November 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