• Position : Ongoing, Full Time
• Location : Chirnside Park
• Salary : Between $130,780 - $134,593 plus superannuation and salary package

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 position will be responsible for the operational oversight of the suite of Care Services and Cultural Programs within Eastern VACCA including staff, budget, liaison and partnerships with departments, compliance and administration. This position is there to support and oversee the services delivery of Care Services and Cultural Programs. A key function is to ensure that these programs are coordinated and managed in a manner which provides the best possible platform for the delivery of effective, quality, and timely responses. The Senior Program Manager role includes achieving all funding targets, reporting and ensures compliance requirements are fully met.

About You

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
• 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 knowledge and experience in the delivery of statutory Care Services, including therapeutic approaches required to bring about better outcomes for at risk and vulnerable Aboriginal children and families.
• Demonstrated knowledge and capability to ensure service delivery is culturally safe and enhances cultural connection for vulnerable children, young people and their families.
• Strong leadership experience in successfully developing, managing and motivating a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of case management, care team approaches, financial brokerage management and service delivery across a diverse range of programs
• Demonstrated experience in, program implementation, service planning including monitoring, evaluation and maintenance of standards.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational abilities including the capacity to negotiate and work effectively with a range of individuals and organisations to achieve organisational and program objectives.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Aboriginal organisations and workers and key stakeholders.
• Strong ability to work under pressure, to demonstrate professional judgement in decision making and high-level risk assessments.
• Requirements: Qualifications in Social Work or Community Services, Leadership experience withing the Community Services sector, 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

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. Please visit the VACCA careers page to download the position description for this role.

Application closes by 29 July 2025

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