• Position: Fixed Term - Full time 12 Months
• Location: Preston VIC 3072
• Salary: $106,389 - $111,092 Based on level of experience, plus super
• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-designated position

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 unique position supports the facilitation of Cultural Elements training and provides ongoing coaching to embed this knowledge within partner agencies through group and one-on-one sessions. Collaborating closely with VACCA programs such as Cultural Therapeutic Ways (CTW), Research & Development (RED), and Learning & Development (L&D), the role coordinates and delivers Cultural Practice Elements to VACCA staff and partners. Key responsibilities include leading Cultural Elements training under the CTW framework, partnering with internal teams to achieve training outcomes, identifying training needs, and coordinating delivery schedules for internal implementation.

About You

This role involves implementing cultural practice through diverse activities, including building relationships with team leaders and practitioners in ACCOs and CSOs, delivering cultural practice training to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff, and providing mentoring to enhance cultural competency. Additional responsibilities include participating in governance meetings, supporting data collection to demonstrate cultural practice effectiveness, contributing to developing and refining cultural elements, and assisting with expanding cultural practices across programs, particularly within the Family Preservation and Reunification framework.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

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.

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

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.

Please click here: Cultural Practice Lead - PD L6 to download the position description for this role.

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities. We aim to ensure everyone 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 well-being 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 before the commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal-opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.