ASGF Regional Governance Secretariat

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging to increase take-home

17.5% annual leave loading

Agency vehicles for work travel

Employee wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Professional development and training

Fitness Passport access

Induction and regular supervision

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency – Preston VIC is seeking a dedicated Secretariat professional to support the Chairs and members of two ASGF Regional Governance Groups. This role sits within VACCA Policy Secretariats, with day-to-day line management provided by the Manager, Policy Secretariats, focusing on strategic support and resourcing for regional Chairs.

You will play a key role in facilitating efficient meeting operations, aiding Chairs, and ensuring clear communication and

Qualifications

• Strong spoken and written communication and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures and communities.
• Ability to gather information, perform analysis and propose solutions with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to foster productive collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Valid Police Check, Victorian Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support and resourcing to two ASGF Regional Governance Group Chairs and members.
• Facilitate efficient operation of regional governance meetings.
• Aid regional Chairs and ensure effective communication and administrative functions.
• Support program assessment and analysis activities for the regional groups.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & spoken communication

Time management

Collaboration with stakeholders

Program assessment & analysis

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency – Preston VIC

2d ago , from Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency VACCA

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

This role provides vital support to the Chairs and members of two ASGF Regional Governance Groups. While the position is in the VACCA Policy Secretariats team, and day‑time line management is provided by the Manager, Policy Secretariats, the position is focused on providing strategic support and resourcing to the two Chairs and Regional Governance Group members. The ASGF Regional Governance Secretariat (West Metro and East) plays a vital role supporting the Aboriginal Governance Groups and providing essential support to the Regional Chairs. This position is key in facilitating the efficient operation of the meetings, aiding regional Chairs, and ensuring effective communication and administrative functions.

About You

• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impactAboriginal communities, particularly intergenerational impacts of past government policies and the removal policies that led to Stolen Generations.
• High level of interpersonal skills with strong spoken and written communication Track record in meeting deadlines and time management
• Ability to gather relevant information, undertake analysis, and propose effective solutions while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Program assessment and analysis skills.
• Proven ability to foster productive collaborations with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Requirements: Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and aVictorian 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

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Position Description.pdf

Application closes by 26th Nov

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