• Position    : 12 months Fixed term Full time/ Part Time, opportunity
• Location   : Preston, Hybrid
• Salary      :  $105,349-$129,205 (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

Reporting to the Executive Legal Advisor: Law Reform Projects, and working alongside the In-house Legal Service team of lawyers, the Senior Policy Advisor will be responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of law reform projects at VACCA including new information-sharing provisions under the Youth Justice Act that apply to proceedings in the Criminal Division of the Children’s Court of Victoria involving the following:

• Developing guidance and resources for VACCA to operationalize the new information sharing function
• Facilitating the operations of the new function using developed frameworks
• Assessing and managing requests for information under the new provisions, including the development of high-quality written responses and guidance
• Supporting VACCA staff to manage requests for information under these provisions and build knowledge and capacity within the workforces.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach .

About You

• 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 that impact Aboriginal communities.
• Experience in Child Protection, Youth Justice or information sharing work in Victoria
• Experience or knowledge of relevant inquiries, case law or law reform in relation to issues impacting Aboriginal people in Australia and/or Victoria
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality written materials addressing a range of issues for different audiences or purposes including the development of  training materials .
• Experience in project management or policy development and implementation and related change management.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in law, social work, criminology, public policy, or a related discipline
• 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 to download the position description for this role. 

 Senior Policy Advisor- Legal- Awrd Free (1).pdf

Application closes by May 18, 2026

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