Playgroup Support Worker

• Position   : Fixed Term, Full Time - until 30 June 2026
• Location  : Chirnside Park
• Salary  : $76,376.56, plus super and salary packaging options

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

This role supports the delivery of high-quality, culturally safe playgroups across the Eastern metropolitan region, with a dual focus on family engagement and playgroup facilitation. VACCA's playgroups welcome all children and families, creating safe spaces for vulnerable families to build connections with Aboriginal Elders, Community Members, and artists.

The program fosters intentional, play-based learning, strengthens parent-child relationships, promotes parental skill development, and supports children's developmental milestones and school readiness. Through culturally affirming practices, families gain access to early years education, maternal and child health services, and opportunities to develop strong cultural identity and community ties.

About You

• Commitment to and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA' vision and purpose
• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, along with awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities, and commitment to continually build knowledge in this area
• Sound understanding of child development, including developmental domains and milestones.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal organisations, government departments, and community service providers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Capacity to plan, coordinate, and facilitate group sessions with children and families.
• Commitment to professional development through training programs and supervision.
• Flexibility to work varied hours as required by the organisation and program.
• Cultural competence in working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities to support and maintain cultural connections.
• 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 visit the VACCA careers page to download the position description for this role.

Application closes by 7 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