• Position    : Fixed Term - Full Time (up to 31st December 2027)
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary      : $100,783 - $105,349 based on level of experience, plus super

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

As an ESCC Tutor, you’ll support Aboriginal children and young people in care to thrive in their education. Using a culturally safe and trauma-informed approach, you’ll help them re-engage with learning, build confidence, and strengthen literacy and numeracy skills.

You’ll provide one-on-one tutoring, work with schools on individual learning needs, and support education and cultural plans. Collaborating with the ESCC Coordinator and care team, you’ll attend Student Support Groups and help track progress to achieve positive outcomes for the young person.

About You

You’re passionate about helping Aboriginal young people succeed in education. You provide tailored, one-on-one academic support, guide schools and care teams in trauma-informed approaches and help create culturally safe learning environments. You assist with education plans, vocational pathways, and referrals, while sourcing resources that strengthen identity and pride in culture. You collaborate with schools, carers, and case managers, attend key meetings, and contribute to program evaluation—always focused on empowering young people to thrive.

• Requirements:
• A qualified teacher, with a minimum of 2 years classroom experience with children in primary and/or secondary schooling setting.
• 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 here  ESCC Tutor-L5- Preston PD.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Friday 12 December 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