• Position: Permanent, Full time (Part time may be considered)
• Location: Preston & hybrid
• Salary: $102,546 - $107,074 plus Superannuation and Salary package 

The Organisation

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 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 Senior Project Officer is responsible for delivering quality, culturally responsive projects and programs for Aboriginal children, young people and families. This position sits within the Project Development Team which is responsible for the planning, execution and monitoring of a range of internal and externally funded projects.

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
• Experience within child and family or community engagement sectors.
• Experience in end to end project planning, management and delivery including associated budgets
• Ability to seek out and connect with stakeholders including Aboriginal community members, Elders and staff at ACCOs
•  Strong skills writing submissions, policy papers or research reports in a community services context
• Excellent computer skills across the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong organisational abilities including working to strict deadlines
•  Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
•  Demonstrated willingness and capacity to move between tasks and teams according to the needs and priorities of the unit.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Social Work or related discipline and/or relevant experience in the community services sector
• This role may require travel throughout Victoria.
• You must have and continue to hold a current employment Working With Children Check card and a clear National Police Check
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable)

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 prior to applying.

Please click here to download the position description for this role.  Senior Project Officer - Projects Team - L6.pdf

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