Overview
Location: Morwell, VIC, Australia 3840
Position: 12 months Fixed term - Part Time (22.8 hours per week)
Salary: $110,110.00 - $114,980.32 (FTE), plus superannuation and salary packaging
About The Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. VACCA is committed to its visions and values, providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.
About The Role
In this newly created fixed-term role, you will coordinate strategic projects supporting the preparatory phase of the Latrobe Valley Place-based Partnership, a Closing the Gap priority reform project, working closely with the Latrobe Valley Partnership Koorie Committee.
This community-focused role emphasizes youth engagement, creating culturally safe activities that strengthen identity, connection, and support networks; and supporting the Latrobe Valley Koorie Partnership Committee in a secretariat role, including administration and facilitation.
What You Will Do
* Coordinate internal and external projects to prepare for the Latrobe Valley Place-based Partnership
* Support administration, planning and development for the Koorie Committee
* Engage community members in culturally safe activities with a youth focus
* Plan and deliver events to network for diverse stakeholders
* Research and write grant submissions, policy papers, and reports
* Manage project planning, implementation, and budgets
About You
* Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge in this area
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage diverse community members
* Located in the Latrobe Valley or surrounds
* Qualifications in youth work, social work, project management, administration or similar
* Strong research and writing skills for grants, policies, and reports
* Project planning and management experience including budget development
* Prior event management skills including the ability to plan and deliver events for a wide range of stakeholders
Requirements
* Valid Police Check
* Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain)
* Victorian Driver Licence
* Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)
What We Can Offer You
* A supportive environment with a comprehensive induction
* Regular internal supervision
* Professional development and training opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging to increase take-home pay
* 17.5% loading on annual leave
* Access to agency vehicles for work-related travel
* Employee support and wellbeing programs
* Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
* Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
* Fitness Passport – access to facilities under this program
Equal Opportunity and Safety
VACCA strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
How to Apply
Applications should include a cover letter outlining interest and suitability for this role and a current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.
Please contact Madeline Hardess (0420945883) to discuss this role. We have flexibility regarding role requirements in the position description and welcome conversations with interested applicants.
Please click here to download the position description for this role: Senior Project Officer-2026 (1).pdf
Application closes by April 22, 2026.
VACCA is committed to Aboriginal self-determination and to supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities. We aim to treat every individual with dignity, honoring 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 thereafter.
VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.
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