Senior Aboriginal Cultural Healing Therapist

2 weeks ago

Cocoroc, Australia VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Full time
Senior Aboriginal Cultural Healing Therapist

Join to apply for the Senior Aboriginal Cultural Healing Therapist role at VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency

About The Role

Senior Aboriginal Cultural Healing Therapist will apply culturally safe approaches and holistic healing principles, and this work is underpinned by VACCA's Cultural Therapeutic Ways framework (CTW), culture, connection, and healing. The Therapist will work seamlessly with other VACCA services, Gatehouse, West Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) and other relevant services and organisations. The service model also facilitates a method for building specialist therapeutic and sexual assault response capability across VACCA; and building Gatehouse and West CASA's cultural safety knowledge.

About You
  • Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA' vision and purpose.
  • Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.
  • An understanding of child development, strength-based trauma-informed practice specific to sexual assault and the impact of trauma.
  • An understanding of culturally appropriate service responses for Aboriginal communities in the Western Melbourne Area; with excellent communication skills and an ability to develop trusted relationships
Requirements
  • A tertiary qualification and relevant experience working in a therapeutic or cultural healing context.
  • 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
  • The support of regular internal supervision
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • 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
  • Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
  • 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 cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. Please click here PD - Snr Aboriginal Cultural Healing Therapist HOW-Werribee-SCHADS5.pdf to download the position description for this role.

Application closes by 1st October 2025

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.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
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