Business Development Manager & Service ImplementationVictorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency – Preston VIC21h ago , from Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency VACCAThe 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 roleThe 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 responsibleIdentify, develop, and submit competitive tenders, grants, and funding proposalsLead service implementation planning in collaboration with program and operational teamsBuild and maintain relationships with government bodies, funders, and community partnersMonitor service establishment milestones, reporting on outcomes to senior leadershipAbout YouDemonstrated 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 communitiesDemonstrated experience in leading and managing teamsStrong skills and experience in writing documents such as submissions,



policy papers or research reports in a community services field or related areaDemonstrated skills and experience in developing program or project budgetsExcellent project management skills and experienceRelevant tertiary qualification and/or considerable experience in related fieldSubstantial experience in a management role in the government or non-government sector, preferably in Aboriginal affairsRequirements: 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 youA supportive environment that includes comprehensive inductionThe support of regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay17.5% loading on annual leaveAccess to agency vehicles for all work-related travelAccess to Employee support and wellbeing programsPaid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentOpportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this programWe strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to applyApplication 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-safe 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 prospect employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy
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📌 Business Development Manager & Service Implementation (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
📍 Melbourne