• Position: Full-Time Ongoing
• Location: Preston VIC 3072
• Salary: $124,840 - $129,756 Based on experience, plus super
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated 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 its 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.

About the role

The Manager (Identified) will lead VACCA’s research team, advancing an Aboriginal evidence base for child and family services. They will identify key research needs, manage projects, ensure alignment with Indigenous research methods, and foster relationships with stakeholders. The role also oversees program evaluations and manages the Research Advisory Group.

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to VACCA's values, with a deep understanding of Aboriginal cultures and issues affecting Aboriginal communities. They should have experience in culturally informed research, team and project management, and writing research or evaluation outputs. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to motivate staff, and a commitment to ongoing professional development are essential, along with a strategic understanding of the importance of building an Aboriginal evidence base for service delivery.

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
• 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 connections with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

This position is designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. As such, it is exclusively available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.

A position description is attached.

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 well-being 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 before the commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal-opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.