Position
: Part Time (30.4), ongoing opportunity
Location
:Melton, with travel to VACCA Werribee office as required
Salary
: $105,****** - $110,****** (FTE), plus super and 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
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 secure 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
Strong organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands and operational requirements
Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act **** 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 ****. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Application closes by October 04, ****
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 (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Melbourne