Senior Secretariat and Communications Officer

at; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

An Aboriginal Community Organisation is seeking a Senior Secretariat and Communications Officer to support operations and communications in a part-time role. This position offers a hybrid work model and involves operational support, coordination of communications, and engagement with Aboriginal partners. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and have a passion for improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Competitive salary and generous benefits are included.

Benefits

Generous employee benefits

Cultural leave

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness spaces

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and coordination.
• Ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for CEADH projects.
• Maintain CEADH's website and social media.
• Coordinate communications and secretariat duties.
• Ensure alignment of governance activities with Closing the Gap.
• Work closely with Aboriginal partners.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communicative

Stakeholder-focused

Passion for health outcomes

Job description

Senior Secretariat and Communications Officer

Salary: $72,000 - $78,000 per annum (plus super) depending on experience

VACCHO is committed to supporting staff through a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with connection. All new staff complete a three‑month training and onboarding period in the office.

Following this period, staff may request hybrid arrangements, with the option to work from home up to two days per week.

Location: Collingwood, VIC (Hybrid Work Model)

About CEADH and VACCHO: The Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Digital in Health (CEADH) champions Aboriginal‑led recommendations for digital health technologies, respecting over 250 languages and communities. VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria, supporting 34 member organisations and over 78,000 people across the state.

About the role: This part‑time (0.6 FTE) position on a three‑year contract supports CEADH’s operations and communications. Your role will include:

• Providing operational support and coordination for CEADH projects and events.
• Maintaining CEADH’s website and social media presence.
• Coordinating communications, public updates, and secretariat duties for the CEADH Partnership Council, membership and partner groups.
• Ensuring communications, governance and research collaboration activities align with Closing the Gap Priority Reform and promote self‑determination, data governance and digital inclusion.
• Working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners across Australia.

We look for a detail‑oriented, communicative, and stakeholder‑focused professional who enjoys administration, organising, liaising, and has a passion for improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Benefits:
- Employed within a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
- Generous employee benefits including salary packaging entitlements, leave loading, additional leave (including cultural leave), and bonus Christmas leave.
- Early finishing Fridays (4 pm) and flexible working arrangements considered.
- Inner‑city Collingwood office with wellness spaces and end‑of‑trip facilities.

Apply Now: Applications close: COB 25th November 2025. We may begin shortlisting early, so encourage early applications.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement: VACCHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We embrace diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, sexual diversity and all people’s beliefs and values.