• Position    : Full Time, Fixed Term – 12 months  
• Location   : VACCA Preston & hybrid options with travel to the Western Metro and Ovens Murray
• Salary      : $115,337 - $120,440 plus super and salary packaging

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

This role provides vital support to the Chairs and members of two ASGF Regional Governance Groups. While the position is in the VACCA Policy Secretariats team, and day-to-day line management is provided by the Manager, Policy Secretariats, the position is focused on providing strategic support and resourcing to the two Chairs and Regional Governance Group members. The ASGF Regional Governance Secretariat (West Metro and East) plays a vital role supporting the Aboriginal Governance Groups and providing essential support to the Regional Chairs. This position is key in facilitating the efficient operation of the meetings, aiding regional Chairs, and ensuring effective communication and administrative functions.

About You

• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact Aboriginal communities, particularly intergenerational impacts of past government policies and the removal policies that led to Stolen Generations.
• High level of interpersonal skills with strong spoken and written communication Track record in meeting deadlines and time management
• Ability to gather relevant information, undertake analysis, and propose effective solutions while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Program assessment and analysis skills.
• Proven ability to foster productive collaborations with both internal and external stakeholders.
• 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.

 Position Description.pdf

Application closes by 26th Nov

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