• Position will be based at Preston
• Salary package equivalent up to 102K per annum (inclusive of base salary, super and salary sacrifice) based on skills and experience in the field
• Friendly and supportive team culture- We succeed together!

About the Role:

This is an initiative that will be delivered through a partnership of agencies comprising of the Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC) and Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA)

As an early years practitioner, you will provide support to parents of children 0-4 years old, experiencing parenting challenges.

Some of the focus area will be:

• To encourage child play and optimise child development
• To promote child safety and stability
• To strengthen parenting capacity
• To strengthen parent/carers’ communication and problem-solving skills

About Us

VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community.

Our team is committed to VACCA’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.

Our strength lies with our people.

What we can give you:

If you are successful in becoming a part of the VACCA team, you can expect that we will provide:

• Sector leading remuneration and salary packaging options that increase your take home pay by $15,900
• Learning and Development opportunities- Formal qualifications to expand your knowledge and improve your career
• Generous leave entitlements including; paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
• The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities
• A warm, supportive and inclusive team environment and organisational culture. Our strength lies with our people.

What we require from you:

To best ensure that you will be best able to successfully complete the tasks associated with this role, you will require the following:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Development, Infant Mental Health, Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Social Work, Community Services or equivalent, at diploma level or higher
• Well-developed knowledge and skills in how to care for and promote development of infants and young children.
• A Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain)
• A full Victorian Drivers Licence
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Resilience, perseverance and self awareness skills
• The ability to deliver culturally safe and responsible service, valuing Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities.

If the role that is described above is something that you feel passionate about, don’t delay. Click APPLY to start your journey with VACCA. All applications must include your cover letter, current resume, and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria, which can be found in the position description.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people to apply.

If you would like further information in relation to this role, please feel free to call Bavi Rai on 03 9287 8800. Alternatively, go to www.vacca.org.au to review our current vacancies, our current programs and news about our growing organisation.

A position description is attached.

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