Specialist Cultural Facilitator - External Training

Position: Fixed Term (12 months), Full Time or Part Time, Location: Preston & Hybrid, Salary: $110,110 - $114,980 plus superannuation and salary package

About The Role

The role of Specialist Cultural Facilitator is to support the growth of sector capability in terms of building cultural understanding across the sector. This role will contribute to the development and delivery of VACCA's external training workshops, with a focus on child protection processes, and supporting child and family safety through a cultural lens. A key component of the role is to support facilitated training of cultural practice to Aboriginal and non‑Aboriginal staff across ACCO's, community services and government agencies. This will include providing group coaching to team leaders and practitioners to build competency and capability in cultural practice when working with Aboriginal children and families.

About You

- Commitment to and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
- Experience in working within the child & family welfare sector
- Minimum Cert IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent (or willingness to obtain)
- Regular statewide travel to regional Victoria
- Relevant experience in the child and family welfare sector including experience working with Aboriginal children, families and communities involved in statutory programs like Child Protection.
- 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
- Experience and confidence in workshop facilitation and/or public speaking
- 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

Application closes by 9th January 2026. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Chance Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke‑free workplace policy. 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.

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📌 Specialist Cultural Facilitator - External Training (Melbourne)
🏢 VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
📍 Melbourne