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Position: Full Time, Fixed Term until 30 June 2026Location: WangarattaSalary: Up to $91,586, based on qualifications, plus superannuation and salary packaging optionsThe OrganisationThe 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 organisations 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 roleThe Youth Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating youth groups with Aboriginal children aged 8-12 years old. This will involve the delivery of content about peer and family relationships to ensure that Aboriginal children have a strong foundation to work from when entering their adolescent years. This position aims to contribute to primary prevention of family violence through culturally responsive and safe delivery of activities.About YouCommitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCAs vision and purposeKnowledge and respect for Aboriginal cultures and awareness of the issues affecting Aboriginal people todayExperience working with Aboriginal families, especially children and young peopleExperience facilitating and leading group activities for Aboriginal children and young peopleUnderstanding the causes of family violence in Aboriginal familiesAbility to work respectfully and safely with Aboriginal children and familiesStrong communication skills, both written and verbalWell-organised with project management experienceAble to work well in a team and collaborate with different servicesRequirements:Diploma qualifications in Community Services, Youth Work or related fieldAbility to travel throughout the region across the stateAble to work flexibly beyond office hours to facilitate youth groupsCurrent COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Childrens Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain), and a Victorian Driver LicenceWhat we can offer youA supportive environment that includes comprehensive inductionThe support of regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay17.5% loading on annual leaveAccess to agency vehicles for all work-related travelAccess to Employee support and wellbeing programsPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentOpportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this programWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to applyApplications 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 click here to download the position description for this role.Application closes by 27 April 2025We 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr