Job title: Program Manager – Cultural Programs
Company: VACCA
Job description:
- Position: Full time, Permanent position
- Salary: $110,907 – $115,537 plus superannuation and salary package
- Location: Chirnside Park
- This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position
The Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of it’s 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 Program Manager – Cultural Program s is an integral part of Eastern Metro’s Client Services Management Team, working closely with the Senior Program Manager – Operations & Culture Programs to strengthen VACCA’s relationship with the Aboriginal community and enhancing its capacity to develop culturally responsive programs and policies.
The Program Manager – Cultural Programs is responsible for overseeing a range of key initiatives to ensure effective, high-quality services. This role focuses on achieving funding targets, meeting compliance requirements, and involves programs like Lakidjeka ACSASS, Cultural Support Plans, Community Engagement and Projects, Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making, and Koorie Placement and Support. The Program Manager provides leadership and support to staff within these programs, working closely with the Eastern Management Team for successful collaboration.
About You
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose
- Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology or community services (or equivalent)
- Extensive relevant leadership/management experience, expertise, and competence sufficient to perform duties as described.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Aboriginal organisations and workers, and key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated and proven leadership capabilities including experience in successfully developing, managing, and motivating large teams.
- Strong organisational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills including the capacity to negotiate and work effectively with a range of individuals and organisations to facilitate the effective delivery of organisational and program objectives.
- Proven capacity to identify and resolve challenges, adapt to changing situations, and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Demonstrated experience in, program implementation, service planning including monitoring, evaluation and maintenance of standards.
- Requirement: Current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster dose, as applicable), a Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a full Victorian Drivers Licence
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
- Generous leave entitlements including: paid maternity leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, and compassionate leave
- Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
All applications will require a current resume and Key Selection Criteria, which can be found on the
Application closes by 24th March 2024
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.
Expected salary: $110907 – 115537 per year
Location: Chirnside Park, VIC
Job date: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:39:35 GMT
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