Trainer and Assessor – Cert IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Theory and Practice (Identified) Hybrid

Job Title: Trainer and Assessor Cert IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Theory and Practice (Identified Role)

Location: Collingwood VIC (Hybrid Work Model)

Employment Type: Full-time Fixed-term (until June 2026)

Salary: $XXX per annum (plus super)

About VACCHO

VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.

We have 34 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 65000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in are a centre of expertise policy advice training innovation and leadership in Aboriginal health and wed love you to join us!

VACCHO promotes substantive equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 peoples.

About the role

This is an identified role for a trainer and assessor who is passionate about and has experience in research (both theory and practice) within an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander context. And if you are not already a trainer and assessor we will support you in obtaining your Cert IV in Training and Assessment.

Your role is to empower students and extend their existing knowledge and experience in research and healthcare through the delivery and assessment of the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Theory and Practice. You will do this by applying your knowledge of research and Community health.

Essential skills/experiences

To be successful in this role you will be a competent and confident Educator or Researcher who can provide culturally safe training.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Has prior experience delivering adult education to Aboriginal individuals and groups.
• Applies cultural safety to education delivery.
• Is knowledge about packaging rules and assessment requirements for accredited qualifications.

Desirable

• A Certificate IV or higher-level qualification in Training and Assessment.
• Evidence of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Theory and Practice.
• Experience working in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Sector.
• Experience working in the Not-for-profit sector.

Benefits

• Working for Community in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
• Access to generous Not for Profit salary packaging entitlements (including living expenses and meals & accommodation) and 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Access to additional generous leave entitlements including bonus Christmas leave (if employed at VACCHO into the following year).
• Organisational early finish Fridays and flexible working arrangements considered.
• Work in inner-city Collingwood with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities available.

We believe in the right for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity at all times and that all people who work for govern or undertake work at or visit us should at all times feel safe and included.

Visit us here for more info: Opportunity & Inclusion Statement:

VACCHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We embrace the diversity of cultures identities gender sex and sexually diverse identities and expressions experiences beliefs and values of all people.

Apply Now

Applications close: COB 9 January 2026. Please note we will begin shortlisting as we receive applications and so apply early to avoid missing out.(Please note that VACCHO is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period returning on 5 January).

Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role after reviewing the position description which you will find once you have selected apply.

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