Family Violence Therapeutic Group Facilitator
$100,783 - $105,349 + SUPER + Salary Packaging
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 role is responsible for facilitating a range of group programs with Aboriginal children ages 5 to 17 who are impacted by or have experienced family violence. These positions are to be involved in the design and delivery of age-appropriate cultural activities. The position will contribute to the delivery of quality, culturally safe approaches to individuals and whole of family as appropriate through applying VACCA’s therapeutic framework and program guide.
About You
Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin 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.
Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children
Requirements :
What we can offer you
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.
VACCA is committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aims 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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Group Facilitator • City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia