Organisation : Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) via BigSplash
Location : Melbourne (Preston)
Work type : Various
Sector : Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $83,000- $89,000 (based on skill and experience)
Application closing date : 29 Oct, 2019
About the organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organization of its kind in Australia. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organization that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation's vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.
About the role
Position: Full time/ Part Time
This position will contribute to the growth of the organisation and enhancing service policy and practice, supporting the organisation to deliver culturally responsive programs and policies to meet the needs of vulnerable Aboriginal children and families. This role includes: researching and writing submissions in response to grant and tender opportunities; contributing to the design and implementation of new services; policy analysis and development of policy responses; and qualitative and quantitative data analysis
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:
- Commitment to VACCA’s vision and purpose
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people
- Strong skills and experience in writing documents such as submissions, policy papers or research reports in a community services field or related area
- Strong skills and experience in project planning, program development and project implementation, including budget planning and data analysis
- Capacity to analyse Government policy directions and contribute to the development of policy responses
- Demonstrated experience working in the child and family sector or another relevant field
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Project Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Indigenous