• Position: Fixed Term (2 years), Full Time
• Location: Preston
• 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

The position sits within the Office of the CEO and reports to the Senior Manager External Relationships & Training. The Office of the CEO drives the functions of Policy, External Relationships and Training, Fundraising and Communications.

The Learning and Development Worker - Carer KaFE is responsible for development and implementation of culturally safe and relevant learning and development opportunities for carers.

This will include facilitating Our Carer For Our Kids (OCFOK) training for prospective VACCA carers and co-designing cultural events and cultural learning opportunities for carers with ACCOs, CSOs and other partners.

About You

• Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Demonstrated skills and experience in Learning and Development, training and Adult Education
• Established networks with ACCOs or demonstrated ability to establish key networks with ACCOs.
• Experience in working with key stakeholders and working alongside multiple organisations
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills in order to conduct community consultations, and write, design and deliver workshops
• Experience working in/strong understanding of Out Of Home Care, in particular kinship care and foster care, and the Cultural needs of Aboriginal children in these placement types
• Proficient in delivering face-to-face training, public speaking and group facilitation
• Proficient in delivering online training through Zoom and all necessary technical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Power Point, OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint
• 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 below to download the position description for this role. 

 Learning and Development Worker_Carer KaFE_ 20 August 2025.pdf

Application closes by 12th October 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