• Position: Casual (multiple position available)
• Location: Wangaratta and Wodonga
• Salary: $73,795.28 - $79,135.16, plus super and salary is packaging is available

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 Cultural Mentoring program strengthens our children and young people's connection to culture. We know that the key for a strong future for young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people is to know where they come from, who they are and to be proud to say they are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The program prioritises working with young people who are involved with Child Protection.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager you will provide culturally respectful support to clients to provide them with the opportunity to connect with their culture and community.

About You

• Growing knowledge and/or lived experience with an understanding of Child Protection and out of home care system.
• Knowledge of the issues faced by children and young people in care / leaving care.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally respectful and competent manner, with young people, their families and communities, to ensure that cultural connections are fostered and maintained.
• Sound administration skills, including the ability to record case notes, maintain files, use computer databases.
• Relevant qualifications, such as a certificate in community services (or working towards).
• Requirements: 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 current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

Please download the position description for this role: Cultural Mentor Casual OM -L3

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.