• Position: Fixed Term - Full time 12 Months
• Location: Preston VIC 3072
• Salary: $106,389 - $111,092 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

This is a key role in driving impactful projects, innovative initiatives, and groundbreaking pilots to prevent family violence in Aboriginal communities, with a special focus on empowering young people. This dynamic role involves collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders to create culturally relevant and engaging resources that resonate with Aboriginal communities.

About You

This is a multifaceted role requiring strong project management, collaboration, and communication skills. The position involves delivering evidence-based written reports informed by data from internal and external sources, managing multiple initiatives to prevent family violence—particularly among young people—and facilitating group discussions, consultations, and workforce training to enhance capacity within VACCA.

A key part of the role includes liaising with stakeholders across Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), mainstream community groups, and government agencies to ensure effective collaboration. The Senior Project Officer will also contribute to the development of culturally relevant resources such as factsheets, media content, activity guides, and training materials. Representing VACCA in meetings and forums, providing strategic advice, and supporting project evaluation are integral aspects of this role, alongside active participation in team meetings, training sessions, and other relevant activities.

Requirements: 

• Degree qualified in a related field or substantial relevant experience
• 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 prior to applying.

Please click here Senior Project Officer FV Prevention - L6.pdf 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 well-being 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