Business Development Manager & Service Implementation

VACCA; Preston; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

17.5% loading on annual leave

Agency vehicles for work travel

Employee support programs

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Job summary

VACCA, located in Preston with hybrid work options, is hiring for a permanent role in the Business Development & Service Implementation team. The role focuses on researching and submitting grants and tenders, and leading implementation planning with cross‑functional teams.

Applicants should have strong leadership, budgeting, project management and a track record in writing submissions or policy papers within a community services context. A Victorian Driver Licence and checks are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams in a government or NGO context.
• Strong writing skills for submissions, policy papers or reports.
• Experience in developing program budgets and managing finances.
• Proven project management and delivery capability.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or substantial related experience.
• Understanding of Aboriginal cultures and communities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and submit tenders, grants, and funding proposals.
• Lead service implementation planning with program and operational teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with government bodies, funders and partners.
• Monitor milestones and report outcomes to senior leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Proposal writing

Budget development

Project management

Tertiary qualification

Aboriginal awareness

Government sector experience

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

• Position : Full time, Ongoing opportunity
• Location : Preston & Hybrid
• Salary :$135,343.00 - $140,674.04, plus super and salary packaging

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

The Business Development & Service Implementation (BDSI) team are responsible for the research and development of grant submissions, tenders and business cases, as well as supporting the implementation of programs and projects when successful with our funding applications. BDSI works across all VACCA programs and regions and engages with employees to design culturally responsive programs for Aboriginal children, families and young people.

This role will be responsible

• Identify, develop, and submit competitive tenders, grants, and funding proposals
• Lead service implementation planning in collaboration with program and operational teams
• Build and maintain relationships with government bodies, funders, and community partners
• Monitor service establishment milestones, reporting on outcomes to senior leadership

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 impact upon Aboriginal communities
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams
• Strong skills and experience in writing documents such as submissions, policy papers or research reports in a community services field or related area
• Demonstrated skills and experience in developing program or project budgets
• Excellent project management skills and experience
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or considerable experience in related field
• Substantial experience in a management role in the government or non-government sector, preferably in Aboriginal affairs
• 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

Application closes by November 15, 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

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