• Position: Part-time/Full Time, Ongoing
• Salary: $87,640 - $99,438 plus Super (based on skills & experience)
• Location: Preston office of VACCA

The Organisation

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia, employing more than 600 employees and delivering more than 70 programs across Victoria. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation 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

• VACCA’s Privacy/Commercial Lawyer will provide legal advice and representation to the VACCA’s CEO. This will include the provision of legal and strategic advice on client services projects, programs and cases. From time to time the position may also contribute to a diverse range of projects that advance the interests of the organisation in the broader political arena including advocating for Aboriginal rights, law reform and self-determination.

• The primary responsibility of the Privacy/Commercial lawyer will include managing and providing advice on matters relating to privacy, data protection, intellectual property and information management, including requests for information. The position will also provide general advice on commercial matters, including reviewing and drafting agreements and other documents.

• The position will be required to review current processes and procedures relating to privacy and provide training to other team members and staff. The role will also support the other work within the unit as required.

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
• Proven experience and knowledge in legal matters relating to commercial, privacy and information management, with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience (PQE).
• Sound knowledge of Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and a strong understanding of compliance requirements in a highly regulated and complex environment.

Education/Qualifications

Mandatory

• Bachelor of Law
• Admitted as a legal practitioner in Victoria

What we can offer you!!

• Professional support and training via in-house learning and development training modules
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Great career development opportunities.
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing program(s)
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

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.

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.