• Position: Permanent, Full Time 
• Location:  Preston
• Salary: $73,795 - $79,135 plus superannuation and salary package
• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position 

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

The External Training Coordinator will work closely with the external Learning and Development (L&D) team and will play a key role in providing comprehensive day-to-day project and administrative support.

This position will contribute to the delivery of L&D training activities within VACCA and externally. 

About You

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose 
• Demonstrated experience in project support 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the capacity to liaise with staff across VACCA 
• Ability to work with demanding deadlines and prioritising workload 
• Clear, culturally appropriate and respectful in communicating with others including staff, external parties and training participants 
• Ability to undertake a range of administrative tasks 
• Good computer skills, and an ability to use learning management system 
• Great time management, organisational skills, and attention to details
• 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 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 connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on 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 current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. A position description is attached.

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