Position
: Permannet - Full Time
Location
: Chirnside Park
Salary
: $144,202 - $148,561 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
Lead and support a dedicated team delivering Care Services and Cultural Programs across Eastern VACCA.
In this role, you will help strengthen outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities by providing leadership, guidance and oversight of service delivery, partnerships, compliance and program performance.
You will empower staff through supervision, development opportunities and culturally safe practice, ensuring services are responsive, high quality and community focused.
About You
You are a strong and culturally aware leader who is passionate about supporting Aboriginal children, families and communities to thrive.
You bring experience leading teams, building partnerships and delivering high quality community services that create meaningful outcomes.
You are confident managing program performance, funding, compliance and reporting, while supporting staff through mentoring, supervision and professional development.
With a commitment to cultural safety, continuous improvement and community led practice, you can balance strategic leadership with day-to-day operational oversight to ensure services remain responsive, effective and impactful.
Requirements




Qualifications in Social Work or Community Services or related discipline
Leadership experience within the Community Services sector
Experience working within an ACCO is desirable.
Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.
Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)
What we can offer you
A supportive setting 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
Application closes by Monday 7 September ****
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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📌 Senior Program Manager Of Care Services And Cultural Programs (Victoria)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Victoria