Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 2nd Dec 2021
- Melbourne > Northcote
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Limited (VACSAL) is the recognised state-wide Peak Advisory body on Aboriginal Community issues. VACSAL is a community based, community-controlled organisation, comprising representatives from Aboriginal organisations across the State. As well as having an advisory role, VACSAL delivers and manages a range of critical community services across Victoria.
VACSAL plays an integral role in the development of programs aimed at strengthening family, culture and resilience in today’s contemporary society. We have a recognised reputation for delivery of programs that support; Homeless Aboriginal young people, Youth Justice, Family violence, Family Services as well as a range of educational programs across Victoria.
The Aboriginal Justice Caucus (Caucus) is the conduit between the Aboriginal community and the justice system, and to provide leadership, advocacy and drive continuous change to address the drivers of offending, and influence and negotiate system and programmatic reform to the criminal justice system. The Caucus comprises the nine Chairs of the Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committees (RAJACs) and key representatives of the Aboriginal non-government organisations that are members of the Aboriginal Justice Forum (AJF).
Each member of the Caucus participates in the AJF individually and as a collective to address justice related issues and influence the development of government policy, programs and investment. The Caucus believes Aboriginal people can build stronger communities by advocating from a knowledge base that increases community awareness of social and justice issues and provides a voice, independent of government, that is grounded in self-determination and self-management.
This position is a role you will work within and across the Aboriginal Justice Agreement arena.
The Caucus Executive Officer leads the Secretariat Team and provides day to day supervision of the Policy Officer and Administrative Officer which includes coordination of workload and performance management.
The Caucus Executive Officer is responsible for ensuring Caucus receive high quality logistical, administrative and policy support in a timely and organised manner. The functions of the Secretariat are critical the coordination of effective engagement between Caucus and government partners through the provision of well researched and relevant information that is independent of government.
The Caucus Executive Officer works directly to the Caucus Co-chairs to ensure they are well supported in their roles.
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A current Victorian Driver’s License, current Working with Children Check, current National Police check and Proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination, are mandatory requirements prior to employment with VACSAL.
The position will be based in the Northcote, statewide travel is a requirement. A vehicle is available for work related travel.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for this position.
A position description is attached.