• Position    : Fixed Term until 30 June 2027
• Location   : Wangaratta or Wodonga
• Salary      : Between $68,334 to $72,626 plus super and salary packaging options

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

The role of the Administration Support Officer is to support the Nugel program staff who are responsible for working with Aboriginal children and families, and Government and sector partners to strive for better outcomes for children and to build the capacity of families, so that children can remain at home safely, or can be transitioned home.

Nugel implements Section 18 of the Child Youth and Families Act (CYFA) which transfers responsibility for decision making and direct work with Aboriginal children and their families from Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH) Child Protection to VACCA.

This position will support the Nugel senior management team, as well as teams of case managers. The position will also support the Ovens Murray Administration team and will assist the unit when required, including providing coverage during times of staff leave.

About You

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally.
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitments to continually building knowledge, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.
• Demonstrated understanding in working with Aboriginal families and children.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, culturally appropriate, and respectful way with a range of stakeholders including staff, Government and agency partners and clients.
• High-level written and computer skills, including demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• High-level organisational skills, effective time management skills, ability to work in a complex, fast paced team, and the ability to work as an effective team member.
• Commitment to self-care and support of others.
• 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 

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

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  Administration Support Officer - OM -SCHADS 2 - Fixed Term until 30 June 2027.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 25 May 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