• Full Time, Ongoing Position
• Position will be based at Werribee
• $77,580 to $$83,476 plus super -based on qualifications and experience
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay

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 Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from other community organisations and it is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change. Our strength lies with our people, and all people are welcome at VACCA!

About the role

The Private Rental Broker will develop existing and new relationships with key property managers and relevant services that benefit VACCA’s clients, the APRAP program and the organisation as a whole.

They will build links, advocate, and provide early intervention support to households at risk, have sound knowledge of the local real estate market to leverage opportunities for vulnerable households, and have proven capacity in helping to assist people to access and sustain private rental tenancies.

The Private Rental Broker function is focused on generating and maintaining private rental access opportunities for clients, rather than direct client support and will also be responsible for administering and distributing brokerage funding for the local area.

About You

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, and proven capacity to consult, negotiate and develop networks with a range of stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
• Knowledge of tenancy matters and up to date knowledge regarding residential tenancy legislation and regulations
• In-depth local knowledge of challenges facing the Aboriginal community and an understanding of the culturally diverse and complexities that can arise
• Knowledge and ability to understand and respond to the needs of individuals and households experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
• Demonstrated experience in a client-focused role with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and meet the diverse needs of clients

What we can offer you!!

• Learning and Development opportunities.
• REAL career development opportunities!
• Generous leave entitlements including; paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
• The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities
• Access to Employee Support and Wellbeing programs
• A warm, supportive and inclusive team environment and organisational culture.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply.

If this role and our organisation is resonating with you, please do not delay, click APPLY now. All applications will require an a cover letter, current resume and addressed key selection criteria. Click here for the position description.

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