• Position    : Full Time, Fixed Term until 30 June 2026
• Location   : Melton
• Salary      : Upto $91586, based on qualifications, plus superannuation and salary packaging options

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 Youth Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating youth groups with Aboriginal children aged 8-12 years old. This will involve the delivery of content about peer and family relationships to ensure that Aboriginal children have a strong foundation to work from when entering their adolescent years. This position aims to contribute to primary prevention of family violence through culturally responsive and safe delivery of activities.

About You

• Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Knowledge and respect for Aboriginal cultures and awareness of the issues affecting Aboriginal people today.
• Experience working with Aboriginal families, especially children and young people.
• Experience facilitating and leading group activities for Aboriginal children and young people.
• Understanding the causes of family violence in Aboriginal families.
• Ability to work respectfully and safely with Aboriginal children and families.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Well-organised with project management experience.
• Able to work well in a team and collaborate with different services.
• Requirements: 
  • Diploma qualifications in Community Services, Youth Work or related field
  • Ability to travel throughout the region across the state
  • Able to work flexibly beyond office hours to facilitate youth groups
  • 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 

 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  Youth group facilitator - Deadly Kids Prog - Melton - L4.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 27 April 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