• Position: Fixed Term - Part Time 6 Months
• Location: Preston VIC 3072
• Salary: $106,389.92 - $111,092.80 based on level of experience, plus super

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

The Project Officer plays a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, culturally responsive initiative for Aboriginal children, young people, and families supported by our Statewide Residential Service (Gamadji Balit), focusing on the implementation of our Aboriginal Model of Residential Care. Success in this role will rely on exceptional collaboration, consultation, and deep listening skills across a diverse range of stakeholders, paired with strong project management expertise.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience in the child and family or community engagement sectors, with specific knowledge of Residential Care and related services. They will possess strong project planning, management, and delivery skills, including budget oversight. The role requires the ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders, including Aboriginal community members, Elders, and staff at ACCOs. Excellent writing and Microsoft Office skills, strong organisational abilities, and the capacity to meet tight deadlines are essential. Preferred knowledge of human resources and industry requirements in Residential Care, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, is also important.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work or related discipline and/or relevant experience in the community services sector
• This role may require travel throughout Victoria
• 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 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 connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

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

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.

Please click here: Project Officer - Aboriginal Model Development Implementation Statewide Residential care - final to download the position description for this role.

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.