Job Description
First People Recruitment Solutions – Melbourne VIC
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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.
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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.
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About the Role
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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.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Planning, managing and administering Caucus meetings and the Dhelk Dja Partnership Forum, including briefings, minutes and action records
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Researching, analysing and drafting policy positions and submissions on issues affecting Aboriginal children and families
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Liaising with Family Safety Victoria's Dhelk Dja Secretariat and other government and community stakeholders
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Monitoring policy and legislative developments relevant to the Partnership Forum and advising Caucus members accordingly
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Supporting Caucus members with advice and briefings for related forums, including intersecting areas like housing,



homelessness and justice
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About You
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Demonstrated experience developing policy in a government, community-controlled, or NFP context
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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
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy for diverse audiences
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Demonstrated ability to manage secretariat functions - meetings, action records, and briefing Chairs/Presenters
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Genuine understanding of and respect for Aboriginal cultures, communities and self-determination principles
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Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality work to fixed timeframes
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Tertiary qualifications in law, social policy, public administration, or a related field (desirable)
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Additional Information
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Identified role: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position under Section 12 (Special Measures) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****. This chance is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Location: VACCA Preston, hybrid arrangement - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
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Employment type: Fixed term, 12 months, with possibility of extension
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Classification: SCHADS 6.1
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Salary: $115,000-$120,000 base + 12% super + NFP salary packaging
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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 (Victoria)
🏢 First People Recruitment Solutions
📍 Victoria