• Position    : Ongoing, Part time (22.8hrs) opportunity
• Location   : Preston
• Salary      :  $65,000 to $72,000 FTE, plus super and salary packaging is available

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

Design Support Officer position supports the Communications team in the development, implementation, and regular review of VACCA’s communications strategy.

The strategy includes a range of deliverables such as the management of communications across multiple platforms for key audiences; strengthening sector and community awareness of VACCA; strategic development of media placement; internal communications; directing the development of organisational collateral including client services; and facilitation of events

About You

• 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 upon Aboriginal Communities.
• Demonstrated ability to produce design materials across a variety of media, with knowledge of designing artwork for print and producing print ready artwork
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience in the use of graphic design software Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat)
• Experience with digital mediums including social media, website content management systems, and MailChimp would be advantageous
• Previous experience in a graphic design or design support role, or a qualification in graphic design. 
• Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

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 to download the position description for this role. 

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Application closes by May 23, 2025

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