Position: Permanent - Full Time Location: Preston VIC 3072 Salary: $97,377 - $101,787 based on experience level, plus super Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated only position The Organisation The 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 vulnerable community members.
Our strength lies with our people.
About the role The Aboriginal Early Years Practitioner supports Family Services and BUABAH Bringing Up Aboriginal Babies At Home staff on Aboriginal Early Years topics and works directly with some families to enhance parenting skills, child safety, stability, and cultural connections. VACCA partners with the Queen Elizabeth Centre to provide specialized training and clinical supervision for this role. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Practitioner supports Aboriginal families referred to the AFPRR/Family Services Program. BUABAH, a key part of this program, assists families from 16 weeks of pregnancy to six months post-birth.
About You The ideal candidate demonstrates a deep commitment to and understanding of VACCA's vision and values and works in a culturally respectful and competent manner with Aboriginal families and communities. They possess a strong grasp of the impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and other issues on Aboriginal families, particularly those involved with Child Protection. With expertise in pregnancy, birth, infancy, and early years, they effectively support staff working with these cohorts. Their experience includes working with families using a strengths-based approach, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of an integrated team. They excel in developing trusting relationships, promoting family self-determination, collaborating with other organisations, and supporting staff through constructive feedback and case assistance.
Qualification and experience in Early childhood development, Infant Mental Health, Nursing, Social work or other relevant training and qualification and demonstrated knowledge and experience is required. Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver's Licence. 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 Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available in 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 a current resume.
We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.
Please click here PD_Aboriginal Early Years Practitioner - Family Services - July PD.pdf to download the position description for this role.
Application closes by Friday 15 November 2024 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 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 the commencement of employment and periodically following commencement. VACCA is an equal-opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.
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