Cultural Mentor

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Regular supervision

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

17.5% annual leave loading

Agency vehicles for work travel

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Connection with Aboriginal Community

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op – Chirnside Park VIC is seeking a Cultural Mentor to walk with Aboriginal young people in care, strengthening culture, identity and connection to Community and Country. You will work with care teams to provide culturally informed mentoring and updates on progress.

Role requires trauma-informed practice, strong relationship building and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Valid Police Check
• Victorian Working with Children’s Check (for a paid employee)
• Current Victorian Driver Licence

Responsibilities

• Walk alongside Aboriginal young people in care to strengthen culture, identity, community and country.
• Share cultural knowledge, stories and guidance to support each young person’s journey.
• Collaborate with Key Workers and Team Leaders and provide progress updates.

Skills

Cultural mentoring

Trauma-informed approach

Relationship building

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op – Chirnside Park VIC

• Salary : $80,006 - $85,798 based on level of experience, plus super
• Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated only 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

As a Cultural Mentor, you will walk alongside Aboriginal young people in care, supporting them to strengthen their connection to culture, identity, Community and Country. Through sharing cultural knowledge, stories and guidance, you will help young people build a strong sense of who they are and where they belong. Working closely with Key Workers and Team Leaders, you will support each young person's journey, provide updates on their progress and contribute to positive outcomes. This rewarding role offers flexible, planned support sessions, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of young people and Community.

About You

You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families to stay connected to Culture, Community and Country. Through cultural mentoring, positive role modelling and a trauma informed approach, you build strong relationships that empower young people to thrive. You work collaboratively with care teams, share insights that support planning and outcomes, maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with stakeholders. You value ongoing learning, cultural leadership and bringing flexibility to meet the needs of young people and Community.

• Requirements:
• Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian 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

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

Application closes by Friday 13th November 2026

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