ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Project Officer – Workforce plays a key role in VACYPA’s efforts to build a strong, culturally capable workforce across its member ACCOs. Recognising that a skilled and culturally grounded workforce is essential to delivering quality services for Aboriginal children and families, this position focuses on creating sustainable education-to-employment pathways, strengthening ACCO engagement in the Community and Social Services Graduate Program, and building the higher education sector’s understanding of what it means to work within an ACCO.

The role works directly with VACYPA’s member ACCOs, regional tertiary education providers, and sector stakeholders to advance workforce development outcomes that are community-led, culturally safe, and aligned with VACYPA’s mission to see all Aboriginal children and young people thrive and be raised safely in Aboriginal families and communities.

This position is pursuant to the ‘special measures’ provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

VACYPA offer salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, including work from home and opportunities for professional development. We are a small, dedicated team who live and work across regional Victoria. We work directly with Aboriginal organisations to make a difference in their communities.

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date (Employment Hero) and attach resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. 

A position description is attached.