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VAEAI is a State-wide community based organisation representing Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Groups (LAECGs), across eight regions in Victoria. LAECGs are the primary source of local advice on education and training matters and participate as equal partners in the planning, development, operation, monitoring and evaluation of education, training and employment programs across at the local level.
Toorong Marnong Project Officer
Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are able to apply.
We are looking for people who are passionate about Koorie education and training and who would like to join our Toorong Marnong program and the broader VAEAI team in the VAEAI head office, Northcote.
The Toorong Marnong Higher Education Accord is jointly auspiced by VAEAI and the Victorian Vice-Chancellors Committee (VVCC). The core principles of the accord are to:
- ensure that Indigenous education forms part of the core business of Universities;
- identify and take opportunities for collaboration among Universities;
- work towards continuous improvement in Indigenous education outcomes and;
- commit to anticipating and responding to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, organisations and communities.
Toorong Marnong means ‘joined hands’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people on whose land most Victorian Universities are located. Toorong Marnong upholds these principles through working collaboratively with the universities and communities to increase Indigenous participation and success in tertiary education.
What VAEAI offers:
- a competitive salary: $90,000 to $105,000 plus a car, superannuation and access to salary packaging (essentially putting more money in your pocket each week) with room to increase your wage as you increase your skills;
- access to training to help you in your role;
- support from other VAEAI team members to help you build your networks and relationships and provide advice on any issues you need help with;
- generous employment conditions including extra annual leave (up to 6 weeks per annum in total);
- a family friendly environment.
Applications close
Close of Business, Friday, 3rd May 2024. All applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to [email protected]
Job PD
This position description covers all areas.
Workforce Development Officer
We are looking for people who are passionate about Koorie education and training and who would like to join our Early Years and the broader VAEAI team in the VAEAI head office, Northcote
The Workforce Development Officer will be responsible for providing
specialist advice to the Executive Leadership Team in relation to workforce
development across VAEAI. S/he will lead an inclusive and collaborative project
to develop and oversee the implementation
of a workforce strategy with a focus on building both the capacity and
capability of VAEAI to meet current and future demands and achieve VAEAI’s
goals.
VAEAI offers:
- A competitive salary: $90,000 to $105,000
- plus superannuation and access to salary packaging (essentially putting
more money in your pocket each week) with room to increase your wage as
you increase your skills - Support from other VAEAI team members to help you build
your networks and relationships and provide advice on any issues you need
help with - Generous employment conditions including extra annual
leave (up to 6 weeks per annum in total) - A family friendly environment
Applications close: Close of Business, Monday 25th March 2024 and all applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to [email protected]
Job PD
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are highly encouraged to apply