Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 18th Oct 2021
- Melbourne > Preston
Picture this - You are an energetic Aboriginal Artist or Graphic Designer, thinking about about where to take your career. Then you hear that Australia's largest Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation, VACCA, is looking for someone just like you!
Join VACCA today and make that picture a reality!
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 our culture of teamwork and inclusivity 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.
The Graphic Designer role within VACCA is perhaps one of our most key positions. Communication through Art and Imagery has always been central to the way that knowledge and tradition has been communicated by Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people. This role will join a talented team and be supported in implementing the communications needs across a variety of collateral, including print, digital, and merchandising. Your efforts will help VACCA strengthen our community presence in the key areas of advocacy, fundraising, marketing and communications. All of this will contribute to our on going mission of Aboriginal Self-Determination.
If you were to become our Graphic Design superstar, some key tasks in your role would be:
Sounds pretty good right?! These are just some of the activities that you would complete in a role that will be exciting and dynamic, attached to a team that will be receptive and supportive of your ideas, your learning and your growth as a professional. Let us sweeten this role even further and say...
At this point I know what you're thinking- "Great team! Deadly job! Sweet pay! What do I need to be the Graphic Design Superstar?". Well I am glad you asked because...
The Aboriginal Practice Leader role is a key factor in the ongoing success of the Orange Door Hub service and is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander people.
If you have read everything above and feel like this is the role for you, don't delay! We would like you to click APPLY NOW and start a new chapter in your career VACCA. Come and mix your Aboriginality with your graphic design skills and work with an organisation that will give you a platform to effect real change in your community!
A position description is attached.
All applications should include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please feel free to call Troy Baker, Recruitment Advisor, on 03 9287 8800.
Alternatively, you can visit our website at www.vacca.org.au and check out the organisation and what it can offer.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people to apply.
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