Playgroup Facilitator

• Position: Full-time ongoing position
• Salary: $71,128 plus superannuation and salary package
• Location: Dandenong

The OrganisationThe Victorian Aboriginal Child Care 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, and all people are welcome at VACCAPosition SummaryJoin us in a dynamic role with a dual focus, where you'll have the rewarding opportunity to empower families and children by promoting early years education. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring that vulnerable children reach their developmental milestones while being an integral part of our team in planning, coordinating, and facilitating engaging playgroups in the vibrant South region. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we want you to be a part of our team!"About You

• An ability to work effectively with Aboriginal organisations, government departments and community service organisations.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to prepare reports,
• A proven ability to work as part of a team,
• An ability to plan, coordinate and facilitate group sessions with families and children.
• A willingness to participate in training programs and supervision
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of 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.
• Minimum certificate 3 in Early Years Education or willingness to obtain and commence within 3 months of employment.
• Where a qualification has not commenced or completed, salary will be fixed at Award Level 2 until successful completion
• 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
• Requirements: You must have and continue to hold a full Victorian Driver’s Licence and current employment working with children check card.

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 connections with the Aboriginal Community and culture

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to applyApplications should include a response to the key selection criteria, a resume and a cover letter.We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.Application closes by 3rd April 2024We 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 well-being 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 before commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.VACCA is an equal-opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.