• Position: Full Time Ongoing
• Salary: $59,337.29 plus super - based on qualification and experience
• Location: Mary Street, Preston

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of it’s 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 Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from other community organisations and it is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change.

Our strength lies with our people, and all people are welcome at VACCA!

About the role

The Records, Reparations and Administration Officer’s key role will include meeting the administrative needs of Link-Up Victoria, assisting with Intake and assisting the Stolen Generations to apply for Reparations under the Victorian or NT schemes.

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 understanding of Aboriginal culture
• Ability to learn how to communicate in a clear and respectful way with a range of stakeholders including clients, staff from other organisations and services, Government and agency partners
• Ability to develop writing and other communication skills
• Ability to learn administrative and organisational skills
• Good computer skills, including a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook and an ability to enter data into client information systems
• Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Willingness to actively participate in training and supervision
• Current COVID-19 vaccinations (minimum two doses and booster shot before commencement)

What we can offer you!!

• Sector leading remuneration and salary packaging options that increase your take home pay by $15,900
• Learning and Development opportunities at your finger tips.
• REAL career development opportunities!
• Generous leave entitlements including; paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
• The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities
• Access to Employee Support and Wellbeing programs
• A warm, supportive and inclusive team environment and organisational 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.