Statewide Coordinator – Aboriginal Cultural Planning

Job No: VAC1840
Location: Preston

  • Position :  Full Time, Fixed Term 6 Month Contract

  • Salary    :   $102,546.08 - $107,074.24 (pro rata) plus super  based on skills and qualifications 

  • Location :  Preston

  • This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position 

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 it’s 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 Statewide Coordinator - Aboriginal Planning will provide leadership and advocacy to ensure the protection and promotion of the cultural rights of Aboriginal children, young people and their families are met. The coordinator is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and support for Senior Advisors across VACCA and all other ACCOs. They are also required to work collaboratively with DFFH to achieve program targets and goals.

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.

  • Demonstrated experience in cultural support planning or other relevant sector or program experience. 

  • Demonstrated ability to complete reports to a high level and in a timely manner.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, i.e. Senior Advisors (CSPs), ACCO CEOs, DFFH staff in the Protection and Care Policy & Aboriginal Initiatives.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in formal and informal partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and services, community sector agencies and government departments to achieve mutually agreed outcomes.

  • Experience in delivering results that focuses on the best interests of the child and achieves positive, long-lasting outcomes for children and families.

  • Experience in facilitating meetings or forums.

  • Demonstrated ability to plan events and manage competing demands

  • Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable)  

 

Desirable

 

  • High level knowledge and understanding of Indigenous issues, both in a Federal and Victorian context, and/or knowledge and understanding of the community services or child and family welfare sector.

What VACCA can offer

  • 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

  • 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 

  • Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment

  • Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications should include a cover letter, key selection criteria and a current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying Please click here to View the Position Description

Applications closes on 23rd April 2024

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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