Position
: Full Time,Fixed Term - 12 months
Location
: VACCA Preston & hybrid options with travel to the Western Metro and Ovens Murray
Salary
: $115,337 - $120,440 plus super and salary packaging
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
This role provides vital support to the Chairs and members of two ASGF Regional Governance Groups.
While the position is in the VACCA Policy Secretariats team, and day-to-day line management is provided by the Manager, Policy Secretariats, the position is focused on providing strategic support and resourcing to the two Chairs and Regional Governance Group members.
The ASGF Regional Governance Secretariat (West Metro and East) plays a vital role supporting the Aboriginal Governance Groups and providing essential support to the Regional Chairs.
This position is key in facilitating the efficient operation of the meetings, aiding regional Chairs, and ensuring effective communication and administrative functions.
About You
Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impactAboriginal communities, particularly intergenerational impacts of past government policies and the removal policies that led to Stolen Generations.
High level of interpersonal skills with strong spoken and written communication Track record in meeting deadlines and time management
Ability to gather relevant information, undertake analysis, and propose effective solutions while collaborating with stakeholders.
Program assessment and analysis skills.
Proven ability to foster productive collaborations with both internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
: Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian Driver Licence.Current COVID-19 vaccination(Strongly Recommended)
What we can offer you
A supportive environment 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
Application closes by 26th Nov
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-secure 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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