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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.
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Koorie Academy of Excellence Facilitator
We are looking for people who are passionate about Koorie education and training and who would like to join our VAEAI team!
VAEAI is the peak body for Koorie education and training in Victoria, providing policy advice to the State Government. VAEAI is a state-wide community-based organisation comprised of 30 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.
The Koorie Academy of Excellence Facilitator position was established to support the implementation of the Academies in 4 locations across the state and ensure there is consistency in how the successful North-West model is replicated. In each location a Local Koorie Academy of Excellence Advisory Committee will ensure appropriate stakeholder engagement and input from the local Koorie community.
VAEAI offers:
- A competitive salary: $75,000 to $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
- Flexibility in relation to where you work in the region
- Generous employment conditions including extra annual leave (up to 6 weeks per annum in total)
- A family friendly environment
The Marrung – Aboriginal Education Plan 2016 – 2026 sets out a blueprint for Koorie learners across the life course, from early childhood through to schooling, and vocational education and training (including higher education). The Koorie Academy of Excellence (KAE) was established in 2012 as a partnership between VAEAI and the Department of Education and Training (DET). The KAE provides out of school hours support to Koorie secondary school students to build their aspirations to remain engaged and excel in their education, complete Year 12 and pursue their desired post-secondary education pathway.
If you have a real interest in improving education and training opportunities and outcomes for Koorie people and communities this might be the job for you.
If you would like to know more and have a yarn about the role please feel free to call Neville Atkinson on 03 9481 0800.
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Applications end close: COB Friday 9th June 2023 and all applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to hr@vaeai.org.au
THESE ROLE’S ARE ONLY OPEN TO ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CANDIDATES.