• Position: Fixed Term (August 2026), Full Time 
• Location: Dandenong 
• Salary: $110,110 - $114,980 plus superannuation and salary package 
• This is a maternity leave backfill position

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 Learning and Development Worker will develop and deliver training programs and resources for program staff and users of the Mental Health and Well-Being Connect Centre.

 The learning and development worker will develop new content, resources and training programs, suitable for a range of different staff and carers, including carers of children in Out Of Home Care and carers of people with disability, and must be responsive to the diverse community in the Southern Metropolitan region – this includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, migrant communities and communities from a low socio-economic background.

This position is responsible for the development and design of training workshops and resources that are accessible, communicable and effective for adults, whilst applying recommendations from the Cultural Practice Lead to ensure everything produced is culturally appropriate, has Cultural Safety and follows the Cultural Practise Framework that governs all we do.

This role is responsible for coordinating and facilitating a series of peer support groups and yarning circles for centre staff and users of the centre, as well as the ongoing learning and development of frontline staff on Cultural Safety.

About You

• Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose 
• Learning and Development or facilitation certificate, diplomas or degrees 
• Skills and experience in Learning and Development, training and Adult Education 
• Demonstrated skills in group facilitation and peer learning/education 
• Demonstrated skills in content and resource development, including fact sheets, brochures and accessible digital information including proficient in Canva, Photoshop or InDesign (in order to produce resources) 
• Knowledge or experience working with carers who support living with someone with mental health, social emotional or trauma related challenges, lived experience will be preference. 
• 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 
• Proficient in development of training content and delivering face-to-face training, group facilitation and peer education/support groups
• 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 

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 below to download the position description for this role. 

 MHWC Learning and Development Worker PD 2025 (2).pdf

Application closes by 16th February 2026

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