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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.
Early Years Workforce Development Officer
The Early Years Workforce Development Officer delivers the Early Years Workforce
Support Program. The role focuses on engaging, supporting and strengthening the Koorie
early years workforce across Victoria, working closely with educators, services, government
and training providers.
What VAEAI offers:
- a competitive salary: $85,000 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, Thursday the 3rd of April 2026. All applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to [email protected]
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Wurreker Team Leader
The Wurreker & Higher Education Team Leader provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Wurreker Strategy, Toorong Marnong program, and associated initiatives delivered by the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated (VAEAI).
The Wurreker Team and Higher Education Team Leader ensures strong alignment between the Wurreker Strategy, Higher Education work, and VET Inclusion activities to improve outcomes for Aboriginal learners and strengthen Aboriginal participation and leadership within the VET sector
What VAEAI offers:
- a competitive salary: $120,000 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, Wednesday the 10th of March 2026. All applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to [email protected]
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VET Inclusion Project Officer
The VET Inclusion Project Officer is a new role funded under the 2024–2028 National Skills Agreement (NSA) and the Bilateral Implementation Plan (BIP) between the Commonwealth and Victoria.
The VET Inclusion Project Officer will work within the Wurreker and Higher Education, VET Inclusion Team, with the aim to improve Vocational Education and Training (VET) outcomes for First Nations learners and, assist VET providers to develop workforce strategies with the aim of boosting employment rates and career advancement of Aboriginal people in the VET sector.
What VAEAI offers:
- a competitive salary: $85,000 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 the 20th of February 2026. All applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to [email protected]
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Early Years Engagement Facilitator: Metro North East and South West Metro
What VAEAI offers:
- a competitive salary: $82,500 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, Thursday 26th of March 2026. All applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to [email protected]
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IEP Advisor
The Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated (VAEAI) is a statewide community-based organisation committed to increasing Koorie participation and outcomes in education, training, and employment. As part of Marrung Action 7e, this role supports the trial of Koorie Student and Family Support Plans aimed at enhancing engagement and outcomes for Koorie students through culturally responsive and family-centred approaches.
What VAEAI offers:
- a competitive salary: $84,000 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 20th of February 2026. All applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to [email protected]
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