Senior Aboriginal Cultural Healing Therapist
2 days ago
The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community. It 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 Senior Aboriginal Cultural Healing Therapist will apply culturally safe approaches and holistic healing principles, underpinned by VACCA's Cultural Therapeutic Ways framework (CTW), culture, connection, and healing. The Therapist will collaborate with other VACCA services, Gatehouse, West Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA), and relevant organisations. This role also involves building specialist therapeutic and sexual assault response capability across VACCA, as well as enhancing cultural safety knowledge at Gatehouse and West CASA.
About You- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the values underpinning VACCA's vision and purpose.
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, with a commitment to ongoing learning; high awareness of issues impacting Aboriginal communities.
- Understanding of child development, trauma-informed practices related to sexual assault, and trauma impacts.
- Knowledge of culturally appropriate service responses for Aboriginal communities in Western Melbourne; excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
- A tertiary qualification and relevant experience in therapeutic or cultural healing contexts.
- Hold a full Victorian Driver's Licence, a current Working With Children Check, and a clear National Police Check.
- A supportive environment with comprehensive induction.
- Regular internal supervision and professional development opportunities.
- Attractive salary packaging options.
- 17.5% loading on annual leave.
- Access to agency vehicles for work-related travel.
- Employee support and wellbeing programs.
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
- Opportunity to connect with Aboriginal community and culture.
- Fitness Passport for facilities access for you and your family.
Note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Employment is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.
View the Position Description before applying: Download here.
Application closes by 3rd September 2025
VACCA is committed to Aboriginal self-determination, supporting strong and safe communities, and respecting all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and spiritual beliefs.
VACCA is child-safe, with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check before employment and periodically thereafter.
VACCA is an equal opportunity, smoke-free workplace.
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