Executive Manager, Western Client Services - Lead Impact

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency; Australia; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Agency vehicles for work travel

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Induction and supervision

Job summary

VACCA is seeking an Executive Manager for the Western VACCA Client Services portfolio to provide high‑level leadership across multiple programs in the Western region. The role reports to the Director Western and sits on the Western Division Senior Leadership Group, helping drive the organisation’s vision and priorities.

The successful candidate will lead with integrity, championVACCA's values, and work collaboratively with senior teams, communities, and external partners to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of VACCA's values and ability to lead in alignment with these values.
• Strong awareness of Aboriginal communities and cultures and commitment to expanding knowledge of these issues.
• Extensive experience engaging with Aboriginal families and children and managing child and family services programs.
• Extensive knowledge of statutory child protection service systems and related legislation.
• Proven leadership and senior management experience.
• Requirements: Valid Police Check, Victorian Working with Children’s Check (or willingness to obtain), Victorian Driver Licence, current COVID-19 vaccination (strongly recommended).

Responsibilities

• Oversee VACCA Western program portfolios and provide executive leadership.
• Collaborate with the Director Western and other senior managers as part of the VACCA Western Division Senior Leadership Group.
• Act as a key member of the Executive Team to promote the organisation’s vision, goals and priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Aboriginal engagement

Program management

Child protection knowledge

People management

Background checks

Driver license

Vaccination/health clearance

Job description

VACCA is seeking an Executive Manager for the Western VACCA Client Services portfolio to provide high‑level leadership across multiple programs in the Western region. The role reports to the Director Western and sits on the Western Division Senior Leadership Group, helping drive the organisation’s vision and priorities.

The successful candidate will lead with integrity, championVACCA's values, and work collaboratively with senior teams, communities, and external partners to deliver safe,