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Administration Officer

  • Preston, VIC, Australia, 3072
  • Permanent - Full time
  • Position    : Permanent - Full Time
  • Location   : Preston VIC 3072
  • Salary      : $71,577 - $78,101 based on level of experience, plus super
  • Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated only position

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

Looking for a rewarding role with purpose? Join Northern VACCA's Administration team and help support programs that empower Aboriginal children, families and community. Your work will contribute to the delivery of culturally safe, responsive and high quality services that create lasting impact.

About You

You are a caring and organised person who enjoys supporting Aboriginal children, families and community. You take pride in creating welcoming spaces, building strong relationships and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. With strong administration and finance skills, you can coordinate resources, support staff and community events, and contribute to a connected workplace that strengthens outcomes for our community

  • Requirements:
  • Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.
  • Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

What we can offer you

  • A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
  • The support of regular internal supervision
  • Professional development and training opportunities 
  • Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
  • 17.5%  loading on annual leave
  • Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
  • Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
  • Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
  • Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
  • Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

Please note: This 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 people

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

Please click here Download File Administration Officer PD - Northern P10949.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by Thursday 19th November 2026 

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy

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