Job Description
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 ****.
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 Opportunity Act ****.
This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
VACCA is an equal chance 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 (Victoria)
🏢 VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
📍 Victoria