Morwell, VIC, Australia, 3840 Fixed Term - Part time
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Position : 12 months Fixed term- Part Time role (22.8 hours) Location : Morwell Salary : $110,110.00 - $114,980.32 (FTE), plus super and salary packaging
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. 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 strength lies with our people.
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, along with awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities, and commitment to continually build knowledge in this areaExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage diverse community members Located in the Latrobe Valley or surroundsQualifications in youth work, social work, project management, administration or similarStrong research and writing skills for grants, policies, and reports Project planning and management experience including budget developmentPrior event management skills including a capacity to plan and deliver events for a wide range of stakeholders
Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)
What We Can Offer You
A supportive environment that includes comprehensive inductionThe support of regular internal supervisionProfessional development and training opportunities Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay17.5% loading on annual leaveAccess to agency vehicles for all work-related travel Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employmentOpportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and cultureFitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply
Applications should include a cover letter outlining interest and suitability for into this role and current resume. We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.
Please contact Madeline Hardess ) to discuss this role. We have some flexibility regarding the role requirements in the position description and would like to have a yarn with anyone interested in applying.
Please click here to download the position description for this role.
Senior Project Officer-2026 (1).pdf
Application closes by April 22, 2026
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