Company

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care AgencySee more

addressAddressPreston, VIC
CategoryScientific

Job description

  • Position    : Full-Time Ongoing
  • Location   : Preston VIC 3072
  • Salary      : $120,331 - $125,066 Based on experience, plus super
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care 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

Within Victoria’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, VACCA, the Manager, Research and Innovation (Identified) is a pivotal role in steering and executing research that integrates Aboriginal methodologies. This position involves leading VACCA's culturally informed research and innovation initiatives, facilitating the development of a research agenda grounded in Indigenous approaches, and overseeing the design and execution of research projects. The Manager ensures that VACCA’s research strategies, policies, and procedures reflect Indigenous research principles. Additionally, the Manager fosters relationships with key research stakeholders, including government bodies, researchers, and academic institutions. This role also includes leading the evaluation of pilot programs and new initiatives and managing VACCA’s internal Research Advisory Group.

About You

VACCA is looking for a candidate with a strong commitment to its values and an understanding of Aboriginal cultures and contemporary issues. The ideal candidate should have a solid grasp of Indigenous research methods, experience in culturally informed research or evaluations, and proficiency in written communication. They should be skilled in building research partnerships, managing research teams, and handling project management tasks such as client negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, and risk assessment. A commitment to professional development and excellent interpersonal skills are also essential. Desirable qualifications include experience managing research programs with diverse stakeholders and supporting new practices or programs. VACCA is dedicated to providing training and support to the best overall candidate.

What we can offer you

  • A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
  • The support of regular internal supervision
  • Professional development and training opportunities 
  • Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
  • 17.5% loading on annual leave
  • Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
  • Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
  • Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
  • Opportunity to work and build connections with the Aboriginal Community and culture
  • Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 
      •  This position is designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. As such, it is exclusively available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

        Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.

        We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying.

        Please click  Manager - Research and Innovation.pdf to download the position description for this role.

      Application closes by 14 June 2024

      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

Refer code: 2275717. Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency - The previous day - 2024-05-24 08:50

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency

Preston, VIC
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