• Position    : Permanent Full Time
• Location   : Preston
• Salary      : : $119,089 - $124,065

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 Program Manager works in partnership with VACCA Leadership group, and the broader Family Violence team to lead high quality, culturally safe and effective responses to Aboriginal people seeking support around Family Violence.  Additionally, the role will work to build and maintain effective partnerships with Aboriginal and mainstream services, communities, and internal VACCA programs.

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 this knowledge, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.
• Demonstrated experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children.
• Comprehensive understanding of the legislation, policies, practice frameworks and program manuals relevant to the effective operation of the programs and services

Qualifications

• Minimum degree qualified in Social Work (or equivalent)
• Qualifications in Family Violence and MARAM training
• Minimum five years’ experience in Family Violence/Child Protection

Requirements

• Valid Police Check, a 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  Program Manager - Family Violence.pdf to download the position description for this role. 

Application closes by 11th December 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