Job description
- Fixed Term Volunteer Position
- Frankston
- This position is designated as an Aboriginal Identified Position under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Victoria). Applicants for this role must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as specified in the Act.
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 it’s 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
Reporting to the Team Leader – Youth Housing you will provide direction, encouragement and support to young people residing at the village. They act as positive role models and provide support and education with practical tasks related to everyday living – strengthening the young person’s confidence and independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping etc. At least one mentor will be on-site and available to ensure safety and support of young people every night of the year.
About You
- Commitment to 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.
- Connections to local Aboriginal community, organisations and events.
- Ensure a safe environment that is free from abuse.
- Demonstrate a personal readiness and capacity to become a Live in Mentor.
- Good understanding or willingness to learn about adolescent development and trauma.
- Promote and model the positive development and independent living skills of young people in Moorumbina Mongurnallin.
- Ability to work as part of a team. – Voluntary and/or mentoring experience with young people.
- You must have and continue to hold;
- A full Victorian Driver’s Licence
- A current Volunteer Victorian Working With Children Check
- Fully vaccinated for Covid-19
- Personal Attributes: empathy, compassion, resilience, motivation, advocacy, and professionalism
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
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 attached Position Description prior to applying.
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