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Form of work- Full Time, Ongoing Position, hybrid role based at the VACCA Preston office
- $120,000-$125,000 plus super and salary packaging
The Organisation
VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation's vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.
About the role
Supporting the Director, the Senior Policy Manager is responsible for policy briefs, presentations, speeches, media releases and research papers, at times including coordinating projects. In addition, the Senior Policy Manager will prepare and/or assist in the preparation of policy papers and briefs for the Director to provide to the Board, the CEO and the senior leadership group of VACCA. Supervision and management of staff is a feature of this role.
About You
- Commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’s vision and purpose
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people both in the Victorian community and Nationally
- Strong understanding and knowledge of government and policy, specifically at the Victorian State level
- Strong communication skills including producing high quality accurate papers, briefs and presentations and communicating complex ideas simply in person or in documents
- Proven ability to supervise, manage and support direct reports as well as provide guidance, direction and mentoring to others in the team
- Skills and experience planning and managing multiple concurrent projects including associated budgets
What we can offer you!!
- Professional support and training via in-house learning and development training modules
- Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Great career development opportunities.
- Access to Employee support and wellbeing program(s)
- Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
- Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available in this program
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.
We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying. Please click here to view the position description
Application closes by April 22, 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
