Family Violence Therapeutic Group Facilitator

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency – Melton VIC

13h ago , from Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency VACCA

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

This position is responsible for facilitating the delivery of culturally focused group sessions to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 5 to 17 who have been impacted by family violence and provide them with opportunities to strengthen their knowledge, understanding and connection to culture. The position will be involved in the design and delivery of age-appropriate cultural activities to aid young people’s understanding their emotions, healthy relationships, building personal strength and self-determination.

Working with other Cultural Group facilitator and counsellors the cultural group facilitator will design and deliver high-quality group sessions to VACCA West – Melton and Werribee regions and create a culturally safe space for young people to regulate and heal after experiencing family violence over 8-week blocks during each school term.

About You

- Demonstrated communication skills, that are clear, culturally appropriate, respectful and provide consistent messages to staff, clients, and stakeholders including ACCOs, Elders and CBOs.




- A demonstrated ability to work therapeutically and sensitively with Aboriginal children, adolescents, women and/or men who are impacted by and/or perpetrators of family violence
- Demonstrated experience in public speaking and group facilitation skills with community and young people
- Aptitude for teamwork and ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Solid organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and operational requirements

Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and Comprehensive understanding of MARAM framework, Rating of this position is Comprehensive, Tier Level 1

Experience in group co-facilitation

Requirements

- A bachelor’s qualification in social work, psychology, counselling, family therapy or a related discipline along with demonstrated experience or willingness to work toward the qualification in line with the mandatory minimum qualifications policy
- 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)

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

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

Application closes by October 04, 2026

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

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📌 Family Violence Therapeutic Group Facilitator (Melton)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Melton