• Fixed Term - Volunteer position 
• Frankston
• This position is designated as an Aboriginal Identified Position 

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of it’s 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

Reporting to the Team Leader - Youth Housing you will provide direction, encouragement and support to young people residing at the village. They act as positive role models and provide support and education with practical tasks related to everyday living - strengthening the young person’s confidence and independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping etc. At least one mentor will be on-site and available to ensure safety and support of young people every night of the year. The expected start date is March 2024. 

About You

• Commitment to VACCA’s vision and purpose.
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
• Connections to local Aboriginal community, organisations and events.
• Ensure a safe environment that is free from abuse.
• Demonstrate a personal readiness and capacity to become a Live in Mentor.
• Good understanding or willingness to learn about adolescent development and trauma.
• Promote and model the positive development and independent living skills of young people in Moorumbina Mongurnallin.
• Ability to work as part of a team. - Voluntary and/or mentoring experience with young people. 
• 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 
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

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.

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

Please click below to download the position description for this role:

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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.