• Position    : Full Time, Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover
• Location   : Melton and Werribee
• Salary      : $88,099 - $94,791 + SUPER + NFP 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

Reporting to the Western Regional Director & Executive Managers, the Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing:  Administrative support across the Western VACCA leadership team for internal and external meetings, and where required in achieving their governance responsibilities; and Project support as directed by the Director or Executive Managers The Executive Assistant reports directly to the Western Director & Executive Managers and will be based at the Werribee / Melton office with flexibility. 

About You

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ 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 commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the demonstrated ability to think and act strategically.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage several competing tasks, with minimal supervision and directio
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to deal with competing demands, meet timelines and schedule in advance multiple Western Directors and Executive Managers calendars and priorities.
• Highly developed administrative skills, including word processing, Microsoft Outlook and minute taking.  

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  EA PD.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 27th March 2026 - Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis

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