• Position: Full-Time ongoing
• Salary: $50.000-$55.000 (based on skills and experience) plus Super
• Location: Preston

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation’s vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.

About the role

The Receptionist is responsible for providing a professional and friendly first point of contact to all VACCA clients and visitors at the VACCA office. The role is essential in attending the front office, assisting with administration and support functions to various VACCA staff ensuring smooth operation of the reception and broader office.

About you

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities.
• Organisational skills, including time management, attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritise
• Ability to undertake general administrative tasks and record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills, such as reliability and enthusiasm Good verbal and written communication skills including professional phone etiquette
• Demonstrated client/customer service and the ability to respond to needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable)

How to Apply

Application should include a cover letter, addressed key selection criteria and resume.

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We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 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.

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