About VACCHO

VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.

We have 33 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 78,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria. We are a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership in Aboriginal health and wellbeing. And we'd love you to join us!

VACCHO promotes substantive equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act (2010). This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the Role

The Policy Support Officer will undertake the secretariat responsibilities of the Victorian Aboriginal health and Wellbeing Partnership Forum (AHWPF), assisting team members across VACCHO and the Department of Health to organise AHWPF events and working groups, and implementation of the AHWPF Action Plan. The Policy Support Officer will contribute to VACCHO being a strong voice for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and influencing policy across the range of health issue areas.

The role will also contribute to the development of meeting papers, briefs, reports and submissions and provide operational and administrative support to the team.

Essential skills/experiences

This is an entry level role in the Policy and Advocacy space, and in addition to your lived experience as an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander, your great organisational, planning and communication skills will contribute to your success.

Get in touch

If this sounds like you, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

In your application, remember to attach a covering letter that outlines why you are interested in the position, and your CV which highlights your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role.

Other employment related information

Employment is subject to a satisfactory and ongoing police records check (international where relevant) and Working with Children Check.

Please note we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications and therefore encourage early applications.

We believe in the right for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity at all times, and that all people who work for, govern or undertake work at or visit us should at all times feel safe and included.

Visit us here for more info: https://www.vaccho.org.au/

A position description is attached.