Work options: Hybrid

VACCHO is committed to supporting our staff through a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with connection.

All recent staff complete a three-month training and onboarding period in the office. This ensures they receive the right support, build relationships, and develop a strong understanding of VACCHO’s systems and ways of working.

Following this period, staff may request for working from home to be considered for up to two days per week for full-time staff and scaled back for 0.8 FTE and 0.6 FTE staff. This hybrid model allows us to stay collaborative and connected while also supporting our team to enjoy the benefits of flexibility and work–life balance.

Job Title: Senior Project Officer, Indigenous Data Sovereignty (ID Sov) and Indigenous Data Governance (ID Gov)

Location: Collingwood, VIC (Hybrid Work Model)

Employment Type: 0.6-1.0 FTE Part-time to Full-time, Maximum-term (until June 2028)

Salary: $125,000 to $135,000 per annum (plus super)

Benefits of working at VACCHO

- Access generous Salary Packaging entitlements (living expenses up to $15,900 tax savings per annum + meals & accommodation up to $2,650 tax savings per annum) and annual leave loading.
- Relax with 2 weeks gifted Christmas Leave.
- Enjoy a 4pm finish on Fridays with gifted hour paid.
- Work for Community in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
- Work in inner-city Collingwood with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities available.
- Receive 17.5% leave loading on annual leave + additional generous leave benefits.

You will

Support the Development, Coordination and implementation of ID Sov and ID Gov capability across VACCHO, CEADH & participating ACCO’S

Work closely with VACCHO’s Director Transition and Systems Development, VACCHO Executives and relevant business units, CEADH, ACCHOs, Aboriginal communities,



research organisations, government agencies, digital health organisations and other strategic partners.

Report to an Aboriginal Lead and to engage with ACCHOs with the aim of strengthening their capacity to determine how data relating to Aboriginal peoples, communities, health and wellbeing is collected, governed, accessed, used, shared and reported.

Essential skills/experiences

- Sound governance knowledge and experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role/s in health, community services, research, data analytics, or complimentary sectors.
- Project management.
- Demonstrated proficiency and experience using Microsoft office suite.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- A sound understanding of ID Sov and ID Gov, including FAIR and CARE principles and Maiam nayri wingara principles or the capability to deepen current knowledge in order to confidently and competently lead discussions and act as a sounding board for cancer partners.
- Translate knowledge of ID Sov and ID Gov principles into action.

Highly Regarded

- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply as your cultural and lived experiences are central to the work we do.
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and commitment to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and health.
- Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control.




- Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal peoples, Communities, and organisations, in a culturally safe, and appropriate, manner.
- An understanding of LGBTQIASB+ issues and respect for diverse identities.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of ID Sov and ID Gov.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of state and national cancer plans and cancer data frameworks.

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/

Other employment related information

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

More About Us

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

We have 35 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!

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Applications close: COB 28 October 2026. Please note we will begin shortlisting as we receive applications and therefore encourage early applications.

Please include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role after reviewing the position description.

For enquiries, contact ••••@vaccho.org.au

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