FAQs

Yes. 

At VACCA, we recognise that allies – our non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander friends and supporters – are an essential part of us being able to achieve our vision and purpose. We welcome and support employees from different cultures, ethnicities, and other Indigenous groups.

We offer comprehensive induction, training and professional development, including mandatory Cultural Awareness Training for all non-Aboriginal staff. 

We don’t expect you to know everything. But we expect you have a commitment to our vision and purpose, an awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in Australia today. Visit the VACCA website to learn more about our work. Deadly Story is a valuable resource to increase your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.  

VACCA is a child and family services agency. We are not a provider of ‘childcare’ services (e.g. daycare or creche). Our programs and services are designed for Aboriginal children, young people, their families, and the broader Aboriginal community. We believe the social and emotional wellbeing of our children and young people is dependent on culturally strong, safe and thriving Aboriginal families and communities. Our role is to ensure that not only is each child nurtured and safe, but that everyone around them is culturally strong, supported and empowered.  

Yes. 

We have a wide variety of roles at VACCA that require a diverse range of skills and experience. We know that knowledge developed in other areas can be transferable and useful in many ways, and we can help you find a role suited to your previous skills and experience. Once you join VACCA, you will be supported with on-the-job training, professional development, and educational opportunities. 

If you’re unsure about the type of role that would be suitable, email our Organisational Development team we can assist to find the right role for you. 
 

Yes.

All the information can be found in the Employment Pathways section.
 

If the position is no longer listed on our website, the position has closed and we are unable to accept further applications, or the role has been withdrawn (though, this is rare). 

New positions are listed regularly. Sign up to our careers newsletter to stay updated with new roles as they are added. 
 

We recommend that you write a resume before applying. A resume can be very basic and should include the following information: 

• personal details (name, address, phone number and email address)
• education
• work experience
• skills
• references (you will need at least two references, though these can also be provided later).

There are many websites that can help you write a basic resume.
 

‘To VACCA’ or ‘To whom it may concern’ is fine. It’s possible that multiple people will see your application, so there’s no need to address it to one specific person.

Your career profile provides us with general information about your background and interests. When we consider your application toward a specific job, we need more detailed information that will help us assess your skills as they apply to the requirement of that job.

It varies. Depending on the role, interviews may be held by phone, online (via Microsoft Teams) or in person. If the interview is by phone or online, make sure you have a quiet space where you can have your interview. If this is difficult, please let us know so we can find a solution that works for you.

We try to make a final decision within a few business days once the successful candidate has been selected and we have completed the reference and safety checks. However, sometimes this is not always possible and it may take longer. Please reach out to your contact person at any time during the process.

Please ensure you are familiar with VACCA’s work, vision and purpose. You can find out this information on the VACCA website. If you want to understand more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, we recommend Deadly Story. 

Before the interview, review the position description, in particular the key selection criteria. We recommend you practice responding to each of the criteria before the interview. 
 

Relocation assistance may be possible, depending on the role. You are welcome to email our Recruitment team before applying to see if this is possible, or submit your application and enquire during the recruitment process. 

Yes.

VACCA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and that includes people living with disabilities. When you apply for a role, or are selected for interview, please advise if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process. 
 

The dress code will vary depending on the role and division within VACCA. Maintaining a clean, neat, and professional appearance and good personal hygiene are important for those we work with and alongside.

In some roles appropriate footwear (such as closed toed shoes) is essential to ensure Occupational Health and Safety requirements are met.

We do not allow offensive or racist images or slogans. 
 

If you’re not successful in the position you’ve applied for, you are welcome to apply again for another role that might be more suitable to your skills and experience. If you are unsure about the kind of role that would be appropriate, please contact your HR contact person, or email our Organisational Development team so we can assist to find the right role for you.

Email our Recruitment team and someone will respond as soon as possible.