With an expansive structure and exciting job opportunities reaching across the state of Victoria, working for VAEAI is an exciting and rewarding experience.
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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.
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.
What VAEAI offers:
- a competitive salary range of: $85,000 – $95,000 (dependent on experience) 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 15th of July 2026. All applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to [email protected]
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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, Wednesday 15th of July 2026. All applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to [email protected]
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Wurreker Broker: East Gippsland
Note: This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.
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, Wednesday 15th of July 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
Note: This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.
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, Wednesday 15th of July 2026. All applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to [email protected]
Schools Project Officer
The Schools Project Officer is responsible for coordinating initiatives, programs and activities that support community and parents/ carers to engage with the school system, build the capacity of Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Groups to participate in education and training decision making and contribute to developing positive and inclusive learning environments for Koorie students.
Note: This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.
What VAEAI offers:
- a competitive salary: $80,000 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 15th of July 2026. All applications need to address the selection criteria and should be sent to [email protected]