Strategic Project Lead, Energy and Infrastructure Initiatives

Work options: Hybrid

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

All new 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 culture, systems, and ways of working.

Following this period, staff are able to request hybrid arrangements, with the option to work from home for up to two days per week. This hybrid model allows us to stay collaborative and connected while also supporting staff to enjoy the benefits of flexibility and work–life balance.

Job Title: Strategic Project Lead, Energy and Infrastructure Initiatives

Location: Collingwood, VIC (Hybrid Work Model)

Employment Type: Full-time, 12 month Fixed-term

Salary: $115,000 per annum (plus super)

About VACCHO

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

We have 34 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 VACCHO promotes substantive equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

The Strategic Project Lead, Energy and Infrastructure Initiatives within the Foundations and Innovations Unit will use project management, stakeholder relations and subject matter expertise to support Victorian ACCOs to source and install energy efficiency, solar and battery solutions, with an aim to derive the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.

The role requires significant co-ordination and liaison with individual ACCOs, VACCHO, the Victorian State Government, suppliers, vendors and trades personnel with key fieldwork to take place for 12 months, with the possibility to extend, pending funding arrangements. Culturally safe ways of working are essential to this role. This position will be suited to someone who enjoys sharing their expertise with others in an accessible fashion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks by ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget
• Manage and/or support the procurement, evaluation, selection and installation of energy related plant and equipment foundational to improving the energy performance and resilience of ACCO buildings
• Provide secretariat support to the Project Control Group through the timely preparation of papers and minutes
• Maintain accurate financial records across the program
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with a varied range of stakeholders including those from the Aboriginal Community, ACCO staff, VACCHO, Victorian State Government, vendors, suppliers and trades personnel
• Use technical expertise to make well-founded recommendations to find the most suitable solution(s) with the aim to benefit the ACCO, and reduce our carbon footprint by improving energy efficiency, improve energy resilience and find the best value for money. The Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority Health (VIDA Health) will provide technical assistance throughout the project to support this role.
• This project will require extensive travel across regional Victoria for the duration of the works, including some overnight stays

Desirable

• 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.

Benefits

• Working for Community in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, recently accredited as a Great Place to Work for the second consecutive year
• Access to generous employee benefits including Not for Profit salary packaging entitlements (see below), leave loading, additional leave entitlements including cultural leave, and bonus Christmas leave if employed at VACCHO into the following year.
• Organisational early finish Fridays (4pm) and flexible working arrangements considered.
• Distinctive inner-city Collingwood office with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities available.

VACCHO is committed to welcoming and embracing the diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, and sexually diverse identities and expressions, experiences, beliefs, and values of all people.

About Salary Packaging

As a Public Benevolent Institute (PBI), we are able to offer generous tax concessions to our staff. For further information, please click here:

Other employment related information

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

Applications close: COB 13th October 2025. Please note we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications and therefore encourage early applications.

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.

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Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement:

VACCHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.