Office Manager

Job No: VAC1852
Location: Morwell

  • Position: Permanent, Full Time
  • Salary:    $71,128 - $76,272 plus superannuation and salary package 
  • Location: Morwell

About VACCA

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 Office Manager position will sit in the Office Support Team and will play a key role supporting the program staff in working with Aboriginal children and families, Government and sector partners to deliver quality services.

This position will be a part of the administration team and broader VACCA Gippsland team, supporting all program areas 

About you:

  • Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose 
  • Qualifications in relevant diploma, degree or equivalent such as Business Administration-
  • A minimum of 5 years of work experience in administrative roles, including exposure to senior level responsibilities 
  • Experience and/or ability to manage other administrative staff and provide leadership and support to the reception roles, including on the job training and mentoring 
  • High level organisational skills and time management to manage high workload and meet deadlines 
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team. 
  • Effective and culturally appropriate interpersonal skills in all aspects of the role and performance of duties 
  • Punctuality and meeting agreed schedules and timelines 
  • Requirement: 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 valid Victorian Drivers License

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
  • 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 

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply 

All applications must include your cover letter, current resume, and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria, which can be found in the position description.

Application closes on 21st 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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