Executive Leader, Nugel Policy & Child Protection Reform

VACCA; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) Preston VIC is seeking an Executive Manager to lead the Nugel Policy and Child Protection Reform team. You will guide design and implementation of programs aimed at reducing over‑representation of Aboriginal children in the child protection system and improving outcomes for children, youth and families.

The role requires senior leadership, strong stakeholder engagement with government and Aboriginal communities, and the ability to drive service

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience at senior level.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with government and community.
• Culturally aware with understanding Aboriginal communities.
• Excellent written communication for policy and briefs.
• Ability to engage with diverse internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to design and implement policy and reform programs.
• Embed Aboriginal cultural lens into policy and program development.
• Support Nugel, Lakidjeka, and other programs.
• Represent VACCA at high level meetings and with Elders.
• Ensure learning from evaluation informs practice improvements.

Skills

Senior leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal communication

Policy development

Written communication

Strategic planning

Job description

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) Preston VIC is seeking an Executive Manager to lead the Nugel Policy and Child Protection Reform team. You will guide design and implementation of programs aimed at reducing over‑representation of Aboriginal children in the child protection system and improving outcomes for children, youth and families.

The role requires senior leadership, strong stakeholder engagement with government and Aboriginal communities, and the ability to drive service