• Position: Part Time role (0.8)
• Salary : $56,131- $61,248.20, plus super (based on skills & experience)
• Location : Preston

The Organisation

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia, employing more than 600 employees and delivering more than 70 programs across Victoria. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation's vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.

About the role

The role of the Cultural Support Worker is to work cooperatively with Barreng Moorop case managers and under the direction of the team leader, to ensure that culturally appropriate programs and activities are developed and delivered for the young people in the programs managed under the Koorie Children and Youth program team. The cultural support worker will develop, plan and implement term programs and holiday activities to ensure the children are connected to their culture and community, and grow in their sense of belonging and identity.

About You

• A sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal children and families.
• Project management skills including developing, implementing and evaluating projects.
• A sound knowledge of child development and childhood trauma.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Good conceptual and written skills.
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team

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

What we can offer you!!

• Professional support and training via in-house learning and development training modules
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Great career development opportunities.
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing program(s)
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter, addressed the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

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

A position description is attached.