Senior Project Officer

• Position: Full-time or Part Time, Fixed Term for 12 months  
• Salary: Up to $102,546 (based on skills & experience) plus Super and an Attractive Salary Packaging option
• Location: Preston  

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care 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, and all people are welcome at VACCA.

About the role

The Senior Project Officer role is part of the Child Protection Reform Implementation Project Team, that is supporting the implementation of innovative projects and programs that aim to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal children in the child protection system. VACCA is advocating for a child and family services system that is built on self-determination, embeds Aboriginal best practice, and is focused on building culturally strong, safe and thriving Aboriginal families.

About You

• 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.
• Well-developed project management and/or program implementation skills and experience, including the ability to plan for the long term while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, initiative and a capacity to work autonomously.
• Effective and culturally appropriate interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to determine and meet project deadlines efficiently. 
• Strong organisational abilities and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to details
• Experience in the child and family services and/or ACCO sector, and knowledge of the Child Protection system in Victoria (desirable)
• Tertiary degree in a related discipline is desirable.
• Requirement: Current COVID-19 vaccination, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a valid Victorian Drivers Licence

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities 
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
• 13 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture 

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply 

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the position description and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying. Please click here to view the Position Description

Applications close by 1st April 2024 at 11:59PM

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 well-being 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 before commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.