- Preston, VIC, Australia, 3072

- Permanent - Full time

- Position : External Cultural Facilitator
- Location : VACCA Head Office - Preston
- Salary : $92,286 - $99,294 Plus super and NFP 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 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 facilitate and co-facilitate cultural training packages externally

What we can offer you

- A supportive setting 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

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





- Ability to communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate and respectful way with a range of stakeholders

- Capacity to engage and work with a diverse range of people along a continuum of cultural awareness and cultural competency

- Commitment to continuous improvement

- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills with an ability to work autonomously

- Willingness to work proactively in a team environment

- A willingness to speak and present in front of an audience

- Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended).

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Prospect 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.

Cultural Facilitator -Position Description

Application closes by 16th Sep

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

📌 Facilitator - External Learning & Development (Preston)
🏢 The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA)
📍 Preston