• Position Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Preston VIC 3072
• Salary: $124,840 - $129,756 based on level of experience, plus super
• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-designated position

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community 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

Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, Aboriginal-led project team as the Manager - Cultural Therapeutic Ways (CTW). In this pivotal role, you will drive the integration of the CTW Outcomes Framework and Practice Framework across VACCA, ensuring cultural therapeutic principles are at the core of our programs and services.

As a leader, you will collaborate closely with senior management, program teams, and external stakeholders to embed cultural practice, enhance service delivery, and achieve measurable outcomes that positively impact Aboriginal children, families, and communities. This role provides the opportunity to shape innovative cultural frameworks that influence the way VACCA operates, supports its teams, and partners with other organisations.

About You

This role ensures compliance with legislative, contract, and policy requirements while meeting the organisation’s audit and registration obligations. It involves applying specialist knowledge to review and maintain policies, systems, and processes while fostering a culturally strong and positive working environment through continuous improvement.

The position leads and oversees the implementation of the Cultural Therapeutic Ways (CTW) framework across all VACCA services and regions, actively managing and supporting staff through coaching, mentoring, and development initiatives. Key responsibilities include stakeholder management, monitoring and evaluating CTW frameworks, providing strategic advice on project issues and risks, and supporting organisational change to embed CTW practices.

Additionally, the role entails cross-team collaboration, resource and budget management, and other administrative and leadership tasks essential for the success of the CTW project.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline
• 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 Victorian Driver's Licence.

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 in this program 

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only 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.

The position description is attached.

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities. We aim to ensure everyone 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.