Playgroup Facilitator- Koorie Supported Playgroups

- Position : Fixed Term (until June 2027), Full Time
- Location : Morwell
- Salary : $76,376 - $81,906 plus superannuation and salary package

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

They Playgroup Facilitator- Korrie Supported Playgroups is responsible for delivering culturally safe and inclusive supported playgroup sessions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families. The role focuses on strengthening early childhood development outcomes, school readiness and supporting parents and caregivers.

The Playgroup Facilitator will plan and run group sessions, provide parenting support and build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, Elders and service providers. The role also involves actively promoting early childhood education pathways and linking families to appropriate internal and external services.

About You

- Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose.
- Minimum Certificate III or relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
- 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.
- An ability to work in a culturally respectful and competent manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities to ensure that cultural connections are fostered and maintained.
- An understanding of developmental domains and milestones for children.
- An ability to work effectively with Aboriginal organisations, Government Departments and Community Service organisations.
- Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

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

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

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 download the position description for this role: Facilitator- Koorie Supported Playgroups-L3-Morwell- Updated.pdf

Application closes by 1st October 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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