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Office Manager
- Melton, VIC, Australia
- Werribee, VIC, Australia, 3030
- Permanent - Full time
- Position : Permanent Full Time
- Location : Melton & Werribee
- Salary : $76,376 - $81,906 + 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
This role requires a skilled administrative officer who can maintain confidentiality, is highly organised and professional and has the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal staff, families and professionals.
The Office Manager will oversee all the reception and administration responsibilities for both Werribee and Melton office. The position will manage the reception role in Werribee and Melton to ensure administration responsibilities including reception are maintained to a high standard.
About You
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose.
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people.
- Experience and/or ability to manage other administrative staff and provide leadership and support to the reception roles, including on the job training.
- Demonstrated understanding of privacy and confidentiality issues and the ability to maintain this.
- Ability to manage a high workload, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
- Proven experience in managing a debit card including, record keeping and account reconciliation.
Desirable
- Qualifications or willing to obtain, in business, administration or equivalent.
- Minimum of 12-month experiences in a similar role.
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 below to download the position description for this role.
Application closes by 18th May 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
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