First People Recruitment Solutions – Melbourne VIC
The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is Victoria's statewide Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and peak voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Founded in ****, VACCA is now Australia's largest Aboriginal child and family services organisation, employing more than 1,000 staff across eleven offices statewide.
This role sits within the Dhelk Dja Koori Caucus Secretariat, supporting the Dhelk Dja Koori Caucus - the Aboriginal community voice within Victoria's Dhelk Dja Partnership Forum to prevent and reduce family violence against Aboriginal people.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager - Policy & Secretariats, you'll provide senior policy and secretariat support to the Dhelk Dja Koori Caucus, engaging directly with Caucus Chairs and Regional Coordinators to progress Victoria's Aboriginal-led family violence reform agenda.
Key responsibilities include:
Planning, managing and administering Caucus meetings and the Dhelk Dja Partnership Forum, including briefings, minutes and action records
Researching, analysing and drafting policy positions and submissions on issues affecting Aboriginal children and families
Liaising with Family Safety Victoria's Dhelk Dja Secretariat and other government and community stakeholders
Monitoring policy and legislative developments relevant to the Partnership Forum and advising Caucus members accordingly
Supporting Caucus members with advice and briefings for related forums, including intersecting areas like housing,



homelessness and justice
About You
Demonstrated experience developing policy in a government, community-controlled, or NFP context
Sound understanding of the legislative and policy landscape affecting Aboriginal children and families in Victoria, including the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act and the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission
Robust written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy for diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage secretariat functions - meetings, action records, and briefing Chairs/Presenters
Genuine understanding of and respect for Aboriginal cultures, communities and self-determination principles
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality work to fixed timeframes
Tertiary qualifications in law, social policy, public administration, or a related field (desirable)
Additional Information
Identified role: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position under Section 12 (Special Measures) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****. This opportunity is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Location: VACCA Preston, hybrid arrangement - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Employment type: Fixed term, 12 months, with possibility of extension
Classification: SCHADS 6.1
Salary: $115,000-$120,000 base + 12% super + NFP salary packaging
Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current Working with Children Check and National Police Record Check
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📌 Senior Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 First People Recruitment Solutions
📍 Melbourne