• Full time, ongoing leadership position available to join our growing CQI team!
• Salary from $106,125 to $110,302, plus super — based on qualifications and experience
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

About the role:

Safety and Quality (CQI) plays a critical role in giving assurance to VACCA’s Leadership Group and Board that the right things are being done, in the right way and at the right time to progress VACCA’s vision.

CQI assists VACCA to deliver safe and quality services through its work stream responsible for the investigation of allegations and incidents in line with the requirements of the Commissioner for Children & Young People’s (CCYP) Reportable Conduct Scheme and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Critical Incident Management System (CIMS).

As part of CQI, you will work with a highly motivated and positive group of people who are passionate about assisting VACCA deliver safe, quality services. This role will undertake a diverse range of activities related to the oversight, case review and investigation of critical incidents that promote the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families receiving services from VACCA.

About Us:

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 distinguishes us from other community organisations and we are proud of our friendly, supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We want everyone to feel welcome at VACCA. It is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change.

Our strength lies with our people.

About You

• Cert IV Government Investigations is a requirement
• Demonstrated experience in leading a program and team, and successfully achieving planned program and team goals
• Demonstrated investigation experience based on sound methodology, with ability to align practice with varying legislative and regulatory requirements and applying the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.
• A full Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Employment working with children check card.
• Current COVID 19 vaccinations

What we can offer you:

• Professional support and training via in-house learning and development training modules
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Great career development opportunities.
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing program(s)
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

to apply:

If the role that is described above is something that you feel passionate about, don’t delay. Click the Apply Now to start your journey with VACCA.

All applications must include your Cover Letter, current Resume, and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria, which can be found in the Position Description, also attached below.

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

If you would like further information in relation to this role, please feel free to call Bavi Rai, Senior Recruitment Advisor, on 03 9287 8800.

Alternatively, go to our website to review our current vacancies, our current programs and news about our growing organisation.

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.