• Position: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Preston VIC 3072 (Hybrid)
• Salary: $124,840 - $129,756 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 Business Development & Service Implementation (BDSI) team is responsible for researching and developing grant submissions, tenders, and business cases, as well as supporting the successful implementation of funded programs and projects. Working across all VACCA programs and regions, BDSI collaborates with staff to design culturally responsive initiatives for Aboriginal children, families, and young people.

The Senior Manager will lead the team, establishing robust systems and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This role also focuses on fostering strong internal and external engagement while overseeing the supervision and management of up to six Project Officers.

About You

The Senior Manager will lead the Business Development & Service Implementation team in alignment with VACCA’s strategic objectives. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating team activities, and developing processes to enhance efficiency. Working closely with the Executive Manager and senior leaders, the position oversees high-level written materials, including submissions, budgets, and reports. Responsibilities also include data analysis, program resource development, research, and innovation. The Senior Manager will represent VACCA in high-level meetings, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to Projects & Innovation team initiatives and training.

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or considerable experience in a related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a management role in the government or non-government sector, preferably in Aboriginal affairs
• 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 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 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.