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Form of work New and exciting leadership opportunity available at Southern region to join our growing team
Position is available at Dandenong with travel to sites as required.
Salary from $104,873 - $109,251 plus super -based on qualification and experience
Salary packaging option available
Join VACCA to make a difference in the community!
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 it’s 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 Aboriginality distinguishes us from other community organisations and we are proud of our friendly, supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We want everyone to feel welcome at VACCA. It is why we are able to deliver positive outcomes that lead to ongoing change.
Our strength lies with our people.
About the role
The program area for this position is the OOHC Program now referred to as In Care Services which includes, Kinship Care Program, Kinship First Supports, Foster Care, Keeping Connected Sibling Model and the Respite and Placement Coordinator and other programs. The In-Services Care Program are part of the bigger OOHC programs which also includes TCP, Youth Services, Better Future and Home Stretch.
Reporting to the Senior Program Manager of OOHC, the In Care Service Program Manager, will be responsible for the operational oversight of In Care Service programs including staff, budget, liaison and partnerships with departments, compliance, administration as well as supporting and overseeing the regional operations of the Southern OOHC programs.
About You
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the OOHC and Child Protection sectors
Experience in leadership and management, program implementation, service planning including monitoring, evaluation and maintenance of standards
Proven ability to supervise, manage and support staff to build a competent team of professionals to work with and address the individual and specific needs of Aboriginal families
Tertiary qualifications in the field of social work, psychology or community services.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the child, youth and families’ sector in a leadership capacity
Requirement: 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 valid Victorian Driver's License
What we can offer you!!
Sector leading remuneration and salary packaging options that increase your take home pay by $15,900
Learning and Development opportunities at your finger tips.
REAL career development opportunities!
Generous leave entitlements including; paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave and compassionate leave
The opportunity to participate in cultural events and other activities
Access to Employee Support and Wellbeing programs
A warm, supportive and inclusive team environment and organizational culture.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply
If this role and our organisation is resonating with you, please do not delay, click APPLY now. All applications will require a cover letter, current resume and Key Selection Criteria, which can be found on the Position Description.
Application closes by March 25, 2023
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.
