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!

Who is 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 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 Opportunity

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:

• Conceptualise, plan, design and produce culturally appropriate graphic design material, both printed and digital, based on staff requirements
• Create illustrations, images, layouts and artwork that have a strong cultural focus
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the production of resources for sale and maintain stock levels for the webshopz
• Maintain and develop high quality visuals of cross-channel campaigns including print, website, social media and EDMs
• Regularly consult and maintain relationships with external stakeholder organisations including other peak body’s in both the community and mainstream sectors

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...

If you were part of our team, you can expect:

• Picturesque remuneration (starting at 75K plus Super and Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay)
• Learning and Development opportunities- Fine tune the design your career and take it to the next level!
• Generous leave entitlements including; paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
• Flexible working arrangements- you will be able to work from home where necessary, which shortens the commute
• The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities- See how your designs are received!
• A warm and supportive team that genuinely wants to assist you to do the best you can do- Our strength lies with our people!

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...

What VACCA requires of you:

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.

• A tertiary qualification in Graphic Design and/or previous experience in a Graphic Design
• A knowledge and understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal people in a state or federal context, and or knowledge and understanding of the community services or child and family welfare sector
• The ability to work with integrity, initiative and accountability
• Skills related to working to deadlines, prioritising tasks as necessary and problem solving
• The ability to work autonomously as well as being a collaborative team player
• A desire to have your work be part of meaningful ongoing change. You really want to do something that matters!

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