Address- Full Time, Ongoing
- Location Preston VIC 3072
- Salary of $102,546 Plus Super
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
The Senior Project Officer will primarily engage in evaluation projects to enhance VACCA's evidence-informed practice. This involves crafting monitoring and evaluation frameworks for VACCA programs, assisting in implementing these frameworks, and actively participating in various project stages. Responsibilities include designing program Logics and M&E plans, reporting findings, and facilitating program reflection. The Senior Project Officer will also assist the RED team in other projects and tasks as necessary.
Position Summary
The ideal candidate should demonstrate a deep commitment to VACCA's values and purpose, an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and the challenges facing Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia. They must possess excellent written communication skills and be proficient in applying evaluation standards with integrity and respect for all stakeholders. Moreover, they should have a solid grasp of evaluation theory and methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, and be adept at conducting literature reviews and developing data collection tools. Experience in creating program descriptions, assessing program evaluability, and navigating organisational and political contexts is essential. Additionally, strong project management abilities encompassing client negotiations, task scheduling, budgeting, and risk assessment are required. The candidate should be committed to continuous professional development and possess strong interpersonal skills for internal consultancy and conflict resolution. Lastly, they should be capable of operating effectively under limited direction.
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 connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
- Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
Applications should include a cover letter, a response to keyselection criteria and a current resume.
We encourage applicants to view the Position Description before applying. Senior Project Officer - RED - L6_Final.pdf
Application closes by May 24, 2024
We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities. We 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 well-being 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 before the commencement of employment and periodically following commencement. VACCA is an equal-opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy.
