Executive Manager

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Paid parental leave

Agency vehicles for work travel

Fitness Passport

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

VACCA Western invites an experienced Executive Manager to lead and shape our Western program portfolio. You will work with the Director Western and the Executive Team to advance the organisation’s priorities in partnership with Aboriginal communities.

The role requires strong strategic leadership, deep understanding of Aboriginal child and family services, and commitment to VACCA’s values. Eligible applicants will need a Police Check, WWCC, Victorian driver’s licence and be prepared to engage

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a senior role within child and family services.
• Understanding of VACCA values and commitment to Aboriginal communities.
• Experience engaging with Aboriginal families and children in program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee VACCA Western programs and collaborate with the Director Western.
• Provide executive leadership as part of the VACCA Western Division Senior Leadership Group.
• Help drive the organisation’s vision, priorities and values across the agency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Aboriginal communities engagement

Child and family services knowledge

Strategic governance

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency Co Op Ltd View all jobs

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 Executive Manager has overall responsibility for a combination of VACCA Western programs. This responsibility may be shared with another Executive Manager who will have overall responsibilities for a different portfolio of programs. Both Executive Managers play a key leadership role that includes supporting the Director Western.

The Executive Manager VACCA Western is expected to work both independently and collaboratively and work closely with other senior managers as part of the VACCA Western Division Client Services Senior Leadership Group.

As an active member of the Executive Team, the Executive Manager is expected to play a major role in ensuring the organisation’s vision, goals and annual priorities are achieved and that our organisational values are promoted and celebrated across the whole organisation.

About You

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally.
• 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.
• Extensive experience in working and engaging with Aboriginal families and children and managing programs in the child and family services sector and out-of-home care.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working in the statutory child protection service system, including a sound knowledge of relevant child protection legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and management at a high level.
• 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

Application closes by 11th Nov 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