Administration Officer

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Salary packaging

17.5% loading on annual leave

Access to agency vehicles

Employee support and wellbeing

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency – Preston VIC is seeking an Administration role to support Northern VACCA's programs. You will contribute to culturally safe, high-quality services for Aboriginal children, families and the community, while coordinating resources behind the scenes.

The role requires strong administration and finance skills, with responsibilities including supporting staff and community events, and helping maintain an organized, welcoming workplace that advances outcomes for

Qualifications

• Valid Police Check and Victorian Working with Children’s Check
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

Responsibilities

• Provide general administration and finance support to programs within VACCA.
• Coordinate resources, support staff and community events to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to a connected workplace that strengthens outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and community.

Skills

Administration

Finance

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency – Preston VIC

2d ago , from Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency VACCA

• Salary : $71,577 - $78,101 based on level of experience, plus super
• Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated only position

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community 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

Looking for a rewarding role with purpose? Join Northern VACCA's Administration team and help support programs that empower Aboriginal children, families and community. Your work will contribute to the delivery of culturally safe, responsive and high quality services that create lasting impact.

About You

You are a caring and organised person who enjoys supporting Aboriginal children, families and community. You take pride in creating welcoming spaces, building strong relationships and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. With strong administration and finance skills, you can coordinate resources, support staff and community events, and contribute to a connected workplace that strengthens outcomes for our community

• Requirements:
• Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

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

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Application closes by Thursday 19th November 2026

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