Position
: Full time, Ongoing opportunity
Location
: Preston & Hybrid
Salary
:$135,****** - $140,******, 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
The Business Development & Service Implementation (BDSI) team are responsible for the research and development of grant submissions, tenders and business cases, as well as supporting the implementation of programs and projects when successful with our funding applications.
BDSI works across all VACCA programs and regions and engages with employees to design culturally responsive programs for Aboriginal children, families and young people.
This role will be responsible
Identify, develop, and submit competitive tenders, grants, and funding proposals
Lead service implementation planning in collaboration with program and operational teams
Build and maintain relationships with government bodies, funders, and community partners
Monitor service establishment milestones, reporting on outcomes to senior leadership
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 impact upon Aboriginal communities
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams
Strong skills and experience in writing documents such as submissions, policy papers or research reports in a community services field or related area
Demonstrated skills and experience in developing program or project budgets




Excellent project management skills and experience
Relevant tertiary qualification and/or considerable experience in related field
Substantial experience in a management role in the government or non-government sector, preferably in Aboriginal affairs
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 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 November 15, ****
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-protected 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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📌 Business Development Manager & Service Implementation (Tasmania)
🏢 VACCA
📍 Tasmania