Senior Project Officer

• Position    : Fixed Term Full Time (30 June 2027)
• Location   : Preston VIC 3072
• Salary     : $110,110 - $114,980 based on level of experience, plus super
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position only

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 is an exciting opportunity to lead a key priority area for Aboriginal children and families, a project about proportionate funding transfer to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations for family and children services delivered to Aboriginal clients

This role leads strategic projects that strengthen culturally grounded practices for Aboriginal children and families, with a focus on proportionate funding transfers to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations. It also supports VACCA's sustainability through grant writing, program establishment, and development of operational manuals, working collaboratively across regions to design culturally responsive services.

About You

This role leads strategic projects from planning through execution, including governance, budgeting, and reporting. It prepares key documents such as funding submissions, policy papers, and project plans, while building strong relationships across VACCA and with key external stakeholders such as other Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Department of Families, Fairness and Housing representatives. Drawing on research and policy insights, the role informs funding opportunities and supports the establishment of new programs. As a senior team member, it also contributes to continuous improvement, supervises staff when required, and collaborates across regions to ensure culturally responsive services for Aboriginal children, young people, and families.

• Requirements:
• Degree in social sciences (e.g. public policy, communications), or related discipline and/or relevant experience in writing, research, analysis, advocacy, policy, project management and/or experience in operations/corporate services supporting the community services sector
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role or role with transferable skills
• Valid Police Check, a Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian 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

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description on our careers site prior to applying.

Application closes by Friday 14th November

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 opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy