• Position : Full time, Fixed term contract for 2 years
• Location : Preston and statewide
• Salary : $100,000 - $106,000, plus super and salary packaging is available
• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position

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 role of the Human Resources Business Partner (Family Violence) is varied and encompasses a wide range of HR responsibilities. The role will work closely with staff and managers in the Family Violence stream of services within VACCA along with a range of HR functions.

This position plays a critical role in establishing and building relationships across Family Violence programs in VACCA to enable the provision of high-quality HR services and build capacity and expertise in people management practices across the organisation.

About You

As and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you are committed to bringing your HR skills, experience and qualifications to a community organisation with the aim of ensuring workplace matters are dealt with in a culturally appropriate way. You are able to travel around Victoria as required and build relationships with people at all levels of the organisation. You are able to work independently and enjoy being part of a high functioning, supportive team.

Interest? Please see the attached position description for a full range of selection criteria and responsibilities. We’d love to hear from you

• Requirements: 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 as well as 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
• Hybrid work after probation completed (minimum 3 days in a VACCA office)
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Cultural & Ceremonial Leave (with CEO approval)
• 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 must include a cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria (as per the position description), as well as a current resume.

Please visit our career website for the Position Description

Applications close by July 11, 2025 but will be reviewed as they are received and may close early – so don’t delay!

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