Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 18th Feb 2021
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.
The Projects and Reform Unit is responsible for managing strategic projects to enhance the capacity of VACCA to deliver quality, culturally responsive programs.
The unit undertakes: submission writing; service design & development; implementation of new initiatives; policy & practice development and review; internal & external projects; and service system reform initiatives. Family Violence and Education are currently two key focus areas for the Unit
The Senior Manager, Business Development & Service Implementation (BDSI) will lead the development of funding submissions, business cases and implementation of new programs at VACCA. You will also establish strong systems and processes to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the BD&SI team’s work
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 attached Position Description prior to applying. Please click here to view the position description
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