Executive Leader – Western Child & Family Services

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and supervision

Professional development and training

Salary packaging

17.5% annual leave loading

Agency vehicles for work travel

Employee wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Connection with Aboriginal community

Job summary

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op – VACCA Western seeks an Executive Manager to lead Western VACCA Client Services programs and collaborate with the Director Western. The role requires senior leadership, deep knowledge of child protection law, and a strong commitment to Aboriginal communities.

You will work within VACCA's Western Division, reporting to the Executive Team and contributing to strategic priorities while promoting the organisation's values across the portfolio

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience at a senior level.
• Extensive experience in working with Aboriginal families and children.
• Deep knowledge of statutory child protection legislation.
• Commitment to VACCA's vision and values.
• Valid Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended.
• Victorian Driver Licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead VACCA Western programs and share responsibilities with another Executive Manager.
• Support the Director Western and align with Western Division Client Services.
• Participate in the Executive Team to achieve organisational priorities.
• Collaborate with senior managers to promote VACCA values.

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience in child and family

Statutory child protection

Engagement with Aboriginal families

VACCA values alignment

Police Check

Working with Children Check

Driver Licence

COVID-19 vaccination

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op – VACCA Western seeks an Executive Manager to lead Western VACCA Client Services programs and collaborate with the Director Western. The role requires senior leadership, deep knowledge of child protection law, and a strong commitment to Aboriginal communities.

You will work within VACCA's Western Division, reporting to the Executive Team and contributing to strategic priorities while promoting the organisation's values across the portfolio