Lead Facilitator - Koorie Faces

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 Program

Koorie FACES is a free, 7‑week program for the parents and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people that strengthens their confidence and skills to raise strong, resilient families. Fun, culturally safe 3‑hour sessions are run each week during the school term to heal through promoting strong self‑identity, family values, and connection to culture and community. Delivered in small groups in an inclusive, non‑judgmental space, an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander facilitator will support connection and work together with families on :

• building knowledge and skills around cultural ways of raising young fullas
• unpacking ideas relating to connection to culture, parenting and family values
• creating a sense of belonging and community

Each week, participants will yarn about a range of topics including understanding our past, being a safe and strong Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander parent / carer and family and connecting with and managing young fullas.

About Your Role In The Program

The Koorie FACES Lead Facilitator will lead the delivery of culturally focused group parenting sessions to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, parents and carers and provide them with opportunities to strengthen their cultural knowledge and understanding about parenting. The Lead Facilitator, with support from a co‑facilitator, is responsible for delivering high‑quality group sessions and creating a safe space for families navigating complex challenges related to parenting and wellbeing.

The Lead Facilitator will report to the Program Manager and will liaise with program staff across VACCA to plan, promote and deliver group sessions over 7‑week blocks during each school term. They will deliver the program across VACCA’s Dandenong, Frankston and Morwell locations and will manage operational requirements including referrals, enrolments and attendance, venue hire, catering, feedback collection and reporting.

How We Work Differently

Koorie FACES prioritises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parenting ways and understands that our families are strong and resilient when they are connected to their family, culture, kin, Community and Country. Parents, carers and families come together in this program to connect through yarning circles, share stories, heal and pass on these learnings to young fullas. This practice approach is embedded in our group parenting programs.

About You

Do you have a background working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander parents, carers and families? If so, we would love to hear from you if :

• You are committed to the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose
• You have strong cultural knowledge, awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures, and commitment to continually building this knowledge
• You are committed to supporting a culturally safe workplace and care about your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others
• You have confidence facilitating group discussions and workshops with Community
• You are a great listener and can engage authentically with respect and compassion to people experiencing difficulty
• You are a strong leader with mentoring capability and the ability to support and develop less senior staff, promote best practice, and lead by example

Requirements

• Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in child and family services, or a related field such as social work, allied health, community development, education, or justice
• Experience working in an Aboriginal organisation or with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families or Community
• Capacity to travel between VACCA Offices during school term, including overnight travel where required

You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver’s Licence, a current employment Working With Children Check card and a clear National Police Check.

What We Can Offer You

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
• Regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities, including the opportunity to manage a program with support from a Program Manager, the opportunity to build capacity of other VACCA staff through co-facilitation, reflective practice, an internal training program and external training offerings
• 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
• Experience in a growing, innovative ACCO that prioritises best practice and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• An opportunity to build cultural competency and strengthen connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures
• 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 1–2‑page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. Lead Facilitator – Koorie FACES PD L6 – Southern & Gippsland.pdf

Application closes by 21st November 2025

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.

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