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Form of work- Position : Fixed Term - Full Time Contract for an initial 18 Months
- Location : Preston/Hybrid
- Salary : $60,000 - $70,000, plus super (based on skills and experience) and attractive Salary Packaging options
The Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) stands as the largest organization of its kind in Australia. As an Aboriginal community-controlled organization, VACCA is dedicated to supporting and advocating for the Aboriginal community. Our foundation rests upon the strength of our people.
Committed to the organisation's vision and values, our team passionately advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members. We demonstrate utmost respect for, adherence to, and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practices, and ceremonies.
Our unique Aboriginal identity sets us apart from mainstream services and empowers us to consistently deliver positive outcomes for our people. It is the essence of our identity that fuels our success in creating meaningful impacts.
About the role:
This role provides critical administrative support to the VACCA HR Team by ensuring all areas of the team (HR, Recruitment, Payroll, OHS & Projects) are provided with a timely, efficient administrative service.
About You:
- Commitment to and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
- 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 area
- Understanding of the critical nature of an administration role to the compliance, success and relationships of the organisation
- Experience in a high volume administrative environment with outstanding organisation and time management skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to problem solve and work accurately, collaboratively and proactively in a busy environment
- Proficiency with MS Office and intranet-based information including accurate data entry
- Certificate III or above in related discipline
- Requirements: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence
Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description below link and applicants should clearly demonstrate they meet the selection criteria. Please click here to view the position description.
What we can offer you!!
- A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction and regular internal supervision
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
- Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel
- Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
- 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
- Excellent views of Naarm and great local coffee shops
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply!
Application closes on 1st April,2024 by 11:59PM.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this position may close early if suitable candidates are found.
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.
