• Position    : Permanent Full Time
• Location   : Preston
• Salary      : $97,377.80 - $101,787.92 plus super and salary packaging

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 role of Senior Cultural Facilitator is to support the growth of VACCA staff and sector capability in terms of building cultural understanding across the sector. A key component of the role is to develop and facilitate cultural training packages externally and provide cultural advice internally to the Learning & Development (L&D) Practice Training Leads to ensure all VACCA training packages have a cultural lens. 

About You

• Commitment to and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, along with awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities, and commitment to continually build knowledge in this area
• Relevant experience in the child and family welfare sector including experience working with Aboriginal children, families and communities
• Ability to communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate and respectful way with a range of stakeholders
• Strong understanding of and experience conducting training needs analysis along with designing, writing and delivering high-quality, relevant training packages to address the identified need
• Capacity to engage and work with a diverse range of people along a continuum of cultural awareness and cultural competency - Commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience and confidence in workshop facilitation and/or public speaking
• 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 

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.

 Senior-Cultural-Facilitator August 2024.pdf

Application closes by 1st Nov

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