• Position    : Full time, ongoing position
• Location   : Preston
• Salary      : $85,120 to $91,586, 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

As a Recruitment Advisor, you will play a crucial role in attracting and selecting the best talent to support VACCA's purpose of promoting and protecting the rights of Aboriginal children and young people. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements and identify the ideal candidate profiles.
• Utilizing various recruitment channels, including online platforms, job boards, and professional networks, to source potential candidates.
• Conducting initial screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Providing a positive candidate experience by maintaining open communication and acting as a brand ambassador for VACCA.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws, policies, and regulations throughout the recruitment process

About You

• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
• Proven experience in a recruitment function with a demonstrated experience in operational end to end recruitment.
• Proficient in using Application Tracking System, preferably PageUp
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in human resource management (HRM), industrial/employment law, or a related discipline is desirable
• 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 

 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 to download the position description for this role. 

 Recruitment Advisor-Preston.pdf

Application closes by March 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